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City Manager

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Sonoma, CA Full Time
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City Manager

City of Sonoma, CA

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Posted: 20-Apr-26

Location: Sonoma, California

Type: Full Time

Salary: $274,072.70

The City of Sonoma is a beautiful, environmentally conscious, and safe community, widely regarded as one of Northern California’s most desirable places to live and a world-renowned destination for visitors. Rich in cultural heritage and deeply rooted in California history, Sonoma offers an exceptional quality of life set against a backdrop of remarkable natural beauty. With a population of approximately 11,000 residents and more than 1,300 businesses, the city serves as the economic and cultural hub for the greater Sonoma Valley and Springs area, home to roughly 40,000 people. The City of Sonoma operates as a general law city under a Council-Manager form of governance, blending the policy leadership of a five-member elected City Council with the professional expertise of an appointed City Manager.

The City Manager for the City of Sonoma provides strategic leadership and direct oversight of key functional areas, including Administration, Human Resources, Economic Development, Finance and Budget, and the Successor Agency. The role also serves as a central point of coordination with contracted service providers and maintains strong partnerships with the business community, the Sonoma Chamber of Commerce, local nonprofits, school districts, Sonoma County, and neighboring jurisdictions. The ideal candidate for the City Manager of Sonoma will be an experienced executive or department head from a municipal or comparable private-sector organization, with a demonstrated ability to lead a complex organization that serves all facets of a community. This leader will foster a positive, service-oriented workplace culture that prioritizes responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement in organizational effectiveness.

The annual salary range for the City Manager is $274,072.70 and is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: May 31, 2026

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