Overview
The City Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the City. Acts as an advisor to the City Council on fiscal and City matters. The City Council sets policy, while the City Manager implements that policy. The Manager works as a facilitator, coordinator and catalyst, developing good working relationships and counting on and seeking out the support of the experts - City department directors, City staff, and the community.
Xenia has 15 years of experience specializing in a broad range of services within government and private sector industries – executive leadership and technical expertise.
Education & Employment:
Master of Public Policy, International Relations, Local and Regional Governments, Pepperdine University
Juris Doctorate, Law, Santa Barbara College of Law
Master’s Degree, Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor’s Degree, Business, Economics, and Accounting, University of California, Santa Barbara
Executive Seminar Certificate, Strategic Management of Public Organizations, University of California, Berkeley
Leadership San Luis Obispo, Class XVI
City Manager & City Clerk, City of Solvang
Acting City Manager, City of Solvang
Administrative Services Director, City of Solvang
Finance Consultant, City of Solvang
Speaker, Government Fiscal Officers Association
Finance Director & City Treasurer, City of San Luis Obispo
Budget Manager, City of San Luis Obispo
Director of Finance & Administration, Maps.com
Enterprise Leader, County of Santa Barbara, Office of the County Executive
Controller, FMS Productions
Professional Associations:
International City Management Association
Government Finance Officers’ Association