As City Manager, I am responsible for the operations of city government. That involves both recommending public policy to the City Council and carrying out the policy direction which the Council decides. I am proud of the over 1100 men and women who serve the community as city employees. We are moving toward even higher levels of performance by focusing on Citizens First! and by moving away from traditional bureaucratic approaches. We are each committed to our mission of maintaining and enhancing the quality of community life for all Modestans.