Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders serving as acting city manager
Effective today, City Manager Mike Bailey has resigned his position with the City of Bartlesville.
Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders will serve as acting city manager and will oversee the City’s day-to-day operations to ensure the continued delivery of municipal services without interruption.
Mayor Jim Curd thanked Bailey for his service to the City and expressed confidence in the City’s leadership moving forward.
“We appreciate Mr. Bailey’s service to the community and wish him luck in his future endeavors,” Curd said. “I know I speak for the Council in saying we have full confidence in Ms. Sanders to serve as acting city manager during this transition. Her experience, leadership, and commitment to our organization will help ensure continuity of operations and the high level of service our residents expect.”
The City Council will determine the next steps regarding the city manager position and will announce those plans as soon as possible.