Government

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Interim City Manager Rolanda B. Russell
2100 Ridge Ave. Evanston IL 60201
847.866.2936
citymanagersoffice@cityofevanston.org
Assistant City Managers: |
|
Assistant to the City Manager: |
Joseph McRae |
Community Information Coordinator: |
|
Strategic Plan
Youth Engagement Initiative
Office of Sustainability
Liquor Licenses
Cable Communications
Business Performance & Technology
The City Manager and staff direct the administration and execution of the policies and goals formulated by the City Council and propose alternative solutions to community problems for City Council
consideration. These responsibilities include advising the Council on present and future financial, personnel and program needs, implementing immediate and long-range City priorities, establishing
procedures which will assist the City in serving its citizens, preparing the annual budget and supervising City department heads. Staff are also involved in the coordination of the larger economic
development projects as well as program evaluation and policy analysis.
Community Information
The City Manager's Office provides information to the public on a broad range of programs, services, issues, and policies through publication of the City Newsletter, the City Web Page, and other mechanisms. Staff members prepare press releases, create brochures on city programs, and organize educational efforts to better inform residents as needed. Also, staff plans and conducts public relations programs and activities and special events designed to create, improve, and maintain a favorable public image for the City. Staff maintains and coordinates information for Evanston Radio AM 1650 WPXZ-497.