HomeMy WebLinkAbout072026 City Council to Discuss City Manager Transition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:
Monday, July 20, 2026 John Mauro,City Manager
jmauro@cityofpt.us, (360) 379-5043
CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS CITY MANAGER TRANSITION
Special workshop meeting scheduled for July 27 where no action will be taken.
PORT TOWNSEND – On Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:00pm Port Townsend City Council will hold a special
workshop meeting to discuss the transition process for the City Manager staff position.
On Friday, July 17, City Manager John Mauro tendered his resignation upon accepting a parallel role at
the City of Bainbridge Island. His final day as Port Townsend’s City Manager is scheduled for September
4. Prior to receiving his resignation, City Council scheduled the special meeting in order to be prepared
for a potential City Manager transition, regardless of whether it be near-term or in the distant future.
Council will openly discuss a general framework, options, and next steps with staff on hand to provide
input and help answer questions.
Under a Council-Manager form of government and according to state law, the City Manager is
appointed by City Council and serves as chief executive officer of the City. The City Manager is
responsible for the preparation of the City’s workplan and annual budget, and enforcement and
implementation of all laws, policies, and services of the City. The City Manager also directs, allocates,
and organizes the City’s resources, staff, and operations; oversees the development and implementation
of all policy and program initiatives in all City departments; and manages media, public and partner
relations, and community engagement. The process of hiring a City Manager is a process directed by
City Council.
Community members interested in the process are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more.
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Reference the July 17, 2026, City of Port Townsend Press Release:
https://cityofpt.us/administration/page/press-release-port-townsend-city-manager-step-down-position-
after-nearly-7-years
Learn more about the Council-Manager form of municipal government: https://icma.org/page/council-
manager-form-government-resources