City manager

Illinois – On Oct. 9, Thomas Flaherty began his role as the city of Rock Island’s assistant city manager. The first to hold the position, Flaherty brings 20 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as the economic development director for Mahaska County,

Virginia – The city of Fairfax welcomed Valmarie Turner as the city’s first deputy city manager on Oct. 16. Bringing nearly 30 years of public sector experience to the role, Turner left her previous position as the acting director of Loudoun County’s Finance and Procurement

California – With a unanimous vote from the Winters City Council, Jeremy Craig will officially start his position as city manager in November. Craig will fill the role left by Kathleen Salguero Trepa. Craig brings 20 years of experience to the position, most recently serving

Minnesota – Richard Spiczka has been nominated by the Bemidji City Council as the new city manager. Selected on Oct. 2, Spiczka will replace Nate Mathews in the city manager position. Currently serving as the city manager for Pequot Lakes, Spiczka will assume his role

Oklahoma – The city of Sand Springs officially swore in Jennifer Swezey as its new assistant city manager on Oct. 23. Most recently serving as the assistant city manager in Muskogee since 2021, Swezey has been working as Sand Springs’ assistant city manager since Oct.

Virginia – Michael Burnette is Galax’s new city manager starting Sept. 18. Burnette comes to Galax from his previous job as assistant county administrator in Franklin County. Galax’s previous city manager, Barry Moore, stepped down earlier this year due to health concerns. Former city manager