Eugene City Manager recruitment process underway 

The Eugene City Council is working with Bob Murray & Associates (BMA) to hire a new City Manager. Sarah Medary, Eugene’s City Manager since 2019, will retire this December. 

The City Manager runs the day-to-day operations of Eugene’s government. This person oversees six city departments, manages the city’s budget, implements City Council policies, and makes decisions about the city’s services and operations.  

Community members are invited to participate in the following opportunities to provide input on the recruitment process and candidates: 

·                  Monday, October 20 at 1 p.m.  (Online): Bob Murray and Associates (BMA) will host a Zoom drop-in where community members can share what they’re looking for in Eugene’s next city manager. To join the meeting, use this Zoom link. 

·                  Monday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m.  (City Council Chambers): The City Council will host a listening session. During this session, community members are invited to share what they’re looking for in the next city manager.  

·                  Week of January 12 (City Council Chambers): The City Council will host in-person interviews with the finalists, including in a public forum.  Community members will have opportunities to meet the finalists and hear directly from them before Council makes the final decision.