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City Manager

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.

Thornton's City Manager is Jack Ethredge, who celebrates 26 years of service to the City in 2011.

Staff in the City Manager's Office develop 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.

Divisions in the City Manager's Office

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.