City Manager Search

Bainbridge Island City Manager Search

 
The City Council is very interested in extensive communication with citizens regarding qualities and characteristics desired in potential candidates. This input will be crucial for the consultant as they work with the council to develop the Bainbridge Island city manager position profile.

Please share your views below, letting us know what is least important to you and what is most important. Thank you for your time!
1. Professional Qualificiations and Experience
Least ImportantMost Important
Proven City Manager experience - at least 5-7 years
Advanced degree
Public Administration degree
Proven successful fiscal management
Labor negotiations
Management of an organization of Bainbridge Island's size and complexity
Team building - with City Council
Team building - with City staff
Team building - with the community
Safety and emergency preparedness
Policing
2. Personal Traits
Least importantMost important
Communication skills
Visibility outside of City Hall
Resident of the island
Personal energy
"Can-do" attitude
Sense of humor
3. City Challenges
Least importantMost important
Value customer service
Policing
Cost efficient core services
Roads (preservation, maintenance and repairs)
Transparency
Fiscal management
Utility rates
Economic development
Pedestrian and bike safety (trails, separated paths, sidewalks and bike lanes)
Growth management
4. Describe your vision of an effective city government on Bainbridge Island (in 2 sentences).