City Manager's Office

The City Manager's office is led by a Council-appointed City Manager who oversees the day-to-day operations of the City and implements Council policy direction. Additional key services of the City Manager's Office include:

• Communications
• Elections
• Government relations
• Neighborhood associations 
• Support to Mayor and City Council
• Volunteer program

City Manager biography 

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to manage the day-to-day operations of the city and implement Council policy direction.

City Manager Eric Schmidt was appointed pro tem on Dec. 15. This is a temporary position not to exceed six months. The City will conduct a search for a permanent City Manager in the coming months.

Eric has served the City of Gresham for over 20 years, including Director of Community Development and City Services. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver (Public Affairs) and California Polytechnic State University (Architectural Engineering).