City Manager

The City Manager of Thornton is Jack Ethredge, who celebrated 20 years of service to the City in 2005. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. While City Council is responsible for setting policy for the City of Thornton, the City Manager is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the City, including hiring and supervising City staff. He also serves as the City's Utilities Director.

The City Manager's Office consists of professional and administrative support staff who coordinate effective overall management of municipal services based on the goals, principles, and objectives established by the City Council. Staff members within the City Manager's Office develop and recommend solutions to community problems and deal with issues such as growth and transportation. They also coordinate intergovernmental agreements with other cities, school districts, regional groups and similar entities. Much of their time is spent in planning and developing new programs to meet the future needs of the City.

Also within the City Manager's Office are the following divisions...

• Office of Management & Budget — manages the City’s operational and capital budgets; provides policy and resource management information and research to support the City Manager, City Council, and management staff.
  
  
• City Clerk — city records, liquor licensing, election and voter registration, coordinating City Council meeting documentation, and Board and Commission applications.
  
  
• Communications — city publications, Thornton Cable 8 (government access channel), media relations and a resource for persons in need of information about the City

Key Numbers

• Mayor and City Council: 303-538-7200
• City Manager's Office: 303-538-7200
• City Clerk: 303-538-7230
• Communications: 303-538-7238