At its regular meeting on July 1, the Sebastopol City Council approved a resolution appointing Mary Gourley to serve as Interim City Manager through January 31, 2026, or until a permanent City Manager is hired, whichever comes first.
The City Manager position has been vacant since April 2025, and Ms. Gourley has been serving as Acting City Manager since April 17. Tuesday’s Council action formally amends her existing employment agreement, allowing her to continue in the Interim role with full authority to carry out the duties of City Manager.
A seasoned public servant with nearly two decades of experience in Sebastopol’s city government, Ms. Gourley has served as City Clerk since 2006 and as Assistant City Manager since 2016. She brings deep institutional knowledge and familiarity with current city projects and Council priorities, ensuring continuity and stable leadership during this transitional period…