The City Manager's Office oversees general administration of the City of Albany and provides support to the City Council and to City departments. Some key administrative tasks include carrying out the Council's policies, overseeing the development of the budget, strategic planning and annual reporting, directing the City's daily operations, coordinating departments, and informing the Council. The City Manager's office also includes City Recorder functions and management of the City Attorney.
City Manager
Peter Troedsson
Deputy City Manager
Kayla Barber-Perrotta
City Attorney
City Attorney
City Attorney Sean Kidd provides legal counsel to city officials, departments, commissions, and boards and also prepares legal documents, ordinances, and resolutions concerning city business and represents the city in litigation.
City Recorder
City Recorder
The City Recorder supports the Council and the Budget Review Committee and advises all citizen advisory groups on public meeting procedures. The recorder serves as the City’s elections officer, coordinating the elections process and ensuring conformance with state requirements. The recorder is also the City’s records custodian, providing process guidance and training for release and retention of records according to state law.
Communications
Communications
The Communications team serves residents and members of the media by keeping them informed of the latest news from the City, coordinates social media, newsletter, and website content, and facilitates public engagement efforts throughout the year, helping to empower residents to have a stake in their local government through civic involvement.
Risk Management
Risk Management
The Risk Manager oversees the insurance, fleet and safety programs, including providing loss control services to the City. Risk Management manages claims, coordinates with insurers, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Risk Manager also facilitates safety committees and promotes a culture of workplace safety across all departments.
Services provided
- Auto, General Liability, and Property Claims Management
- Third-party recovery for claims paid out of self insurance
- Program development and implementation
- Annual facility compliance audits
- Loss control
- Loss data analysis
- Contract review (insurance requirements)
- Risk and safety training
- Internal consulting services on risk related issues
