The Sacramento City Council appointed Maraskeshia Smith as city manager, making her the first Black woman in the position.
Following a nationwide search that began in January with more than 100 candidates, city leaders chose the Kentucky native, who brings over two decades of experience in public service.
“I accept the role of City Manager for the City of Sacramento with deep gratitude and humility,” Smith said. “Sacramento is a city characterized by its resilience, diversity, and ambition, a true mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, and ideas, all unified by a common goal for progress and prosperity,” Smith said in a statement obtained by Sacramento City Express. …