City manager

City Manager Jonathan Young

The City Council hires a city manager to oversee our city government’s day-to-day work. The city manager also advises the City Council and helps implement its policies.

Biography

Jonathan Young has been our city manager since January 2025. He brings over 20 years of legal experience and specializes in Washington municipal law. Before joining our City, he was Vancouver’s city attorney.

For more information about Jonathan, read our blog post about him.

Responsibilities

  • Proposes budgets for the City Council to vote on
  • Submits policy options and recommendations to the City Council
  • Oversees our city government’s day-to-day work, ensuring it meets the City Council’s policy goals

Key functions of the City Manager's Office

  • Administrative support to the City Council
  • Community relations and communications
  • Human services
  • Contract negotiations
  • Legislative and congressional representation
  • Leadership of the City’s strategic planning and process improvement efforts
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