Office of the City Manager

The City Manager is the administrative head of City government, responsible for the administration of all departments except for those under the direction of the other charter officers. The City Manager's office oversees all general government programs and services, is responsible for enforcing all City laws, ordinances and policies, acts as purchasing agent for the City, prepares the budget, and performs other duties as assigned by the City Commission. These tasks are accomplished through the selection and supervision of the City Manager's Executive Staff, comprised of the following positions: Assistant City Manager, Administrative Services Director, Police and Fire Chiefs, Public Works Director, Community Development Director, Economic Development Director, Legislative and Grants Coordinator(104KB ) and Communications & Marketing Director.

Announcements

My City: the 2007 City of Gainesville Citizen's Report

This report is prepared annually to inform residents about the City of Gainesville, its operations, services, programs and financial condition. Read more... 11MB

City Manager's May 21 Presentation to the City Commission

City Manager Russ Blackburn provided an update to the City Commission on the property tax issue and other financial issues at a special meeting Monday, May 21. To view the presentation please Read more... 153KB

City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report

City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report to the city commission Read more...

General Government Budget Presentation FY07 and FY08

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Subscribe to “Municipal Minutes” eNewsletter

City Manager Russ Blackburn publishes “Municipal Minutes,” a monthly electronic newsletter for the community providing information about upcoming activities, projects, and meetings in the City of Gainesville. To join the list or to view a copy of the latest edition, Read more...

City Manager
Russ Blackburn	citymgr@cityofgainesville.org

Assistant City Manager
Fred Murry	byrnebl@cityofgainesville.org
Paul Folkers	harrishj@cityofgainesville.org

Support Staff
1. Christopher Cooper	Legislative and Grants Coordinator	cooperce@cityofgainesville.org
2. Rosemary Skell	Administrative Assistant (City Manager)	skellra@cityofgainesville.org
3. Helen Harris	Executive Assistant, Senior (Assistant City Manager)	harrishj@cityofgainesville.org

Contact: City Hall, Station 6 PO Box 490 Gainesville, FL 32602-0490 Phone: 352.334.5010 Fax: 352.334.3119