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Friday, February 10, 2012
Press release: City Manager Ray Kerridge resigns
by Colleen Belcher, published on February 17, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Storyline: Breaking News
Sacramento City Manager, Ray Kerridge announced his resignation today, effective March 12, 2010.
"After much thought and consideration, I will be resigning on March 12, 2010," said City Manager Ray Kerridge. "The City of Sacramento is a great organization with outstanding employees, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to serve this community."
After 35+ years in the public sector, Mr. Kerridge will be taking a private sector position.
In February 2006, Mr. Kerridge was appointed City Manager by the Mayor and City Council. He has been the catalyst behind significant culture change in City Hall bringing customer service to the forefront of City government.
He joined the City of Sacramento in January 2005 as the Assistant City Manager for Development and over saw several departments including Development Services, Utilities, Transportation, and Economic Development.
City Manager Ray Kerridge Significant Successes:
* Lead the organization through historic budget challenges
* Improved and enhanced relationship with business leaders
* Negotiation and Approval of first ever City/County Tax Sharing
Agreement
* Fostering better Citywide communication and a team atmosphere
* Development Services Department went from last to first in
customer service
* Citywide culture change - transparency, customer service,
accountability
* General Plan Updated and Approved
* Sustainability Master Plan Developed and Adopted
* Memorandum of Understanding with CSU, Sacramento State
* Memorandum of Understanding with Sacramento Municipal Utilities
District
* Recently, Council unanimously approved budget strategies and
principles for FY2010-2011
* Development and adoption of Downtown Urban Guidelines
* New department head leadership
This press release was sent via email from Amy Williams, City PIO, 808-5014
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I don't blame him for resigning and even with his resignation - knowing he will no longer manage this city- lots of mean-spirited comments will surface. If KJ resigned I'd have nothing else to say about him, in fact I'd simply wish him well but it is what it is and again, at least he'll have peace of mind to go with his great big heart
This guy represented a straight line, his good being know doubt met upon occasion with that animal called in house personal politics, there is no need expand upon that. Rays peace of mind is that he can leave the position of city manager with a straight spine,
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David Pears-Kerridge
It is time for council to come together and agree on a STRONG city manager that can lead the city and move this city forward. They should start by looking right w/i @ Gus Vina who is extremely qualified and has a financial background.
As I have been saving..."Sacramento needs a STRONG city manager, not a strong mayor."
I wish Mr. Kerridge the best in a job suited for his qualifications, but his resignation was way overdue as he and his buddy Billy Boy Thomas have driven this city to the ground.
I'm thankfull in light of this sad news that we have a strong cadre of assitant city managers to fill the void.
This is just a republishing of the City's press release.