Redwood City invites public input in search for next City Manager, online survey open through August 10

Redwood City, California – Redwood City is starting a new chapter in its leadership, and local leaders want the community to help decide what happens next. The City Council is looking for a new City Manager because Melissa Stevenson Diaz is retiring at the end of the year. They want locals to give their opinions on the search.

Redwood City wants to make sure that the selection process reflects the values and expectations of the community. To do this, they are conducting an online survey where people may say what qualities and priorities they think the future City Manager should have. You can take the survey now until August 10 at here.

The City Manager is an important person who works behind the scenes to keep the city operating smoothly every day. This job is in charge of putting into action the rules issued by the City Council and managing about 600 employees. The City Manager makes sure that services perform smoothly and that residents’ needs are handled quickly and effectively. They do anything from overseeing infrastructure projects to helping with long-term strategic planning.

City officials said that feedback from the community will be very important in the recruiting process. The City Council will make the final decision, but the survey results will assist shape the hiring strategy, screening criteria, and interview process.

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Residents, business owners, and other stakeholders are encouraged to say what they think is most important in the next leader of the city. This could be experience in economic development, a commitment to protecting the environment, a strong focus on fairness and inclusion, or open and cooperative leadership.

Redwood City continues to expand and change, so the approaching change in leadership comes at a good moment. The new City Manager should be able to help the city reach its goals while also paying close attention to what the people who live there have to say.

People who want to take part have until Saturday, August 10 to send in their ideas. The City Council wants to use the information they get to make sure that the future City Manager is not only qualified but also shares the community’s values and goals.