Joan Phillipe started work on Oct. 24.
The council voted to hire Phillipe on an interim basis at its Sept. 22 meeting, as Lake County News has reported.
Most recently she worked as interim general manager for the Foresthill Public Utility District in Placer County, and also previously served as city manager in Colusa, Colfax and Loomis.
Her interim contract is for six months, after which the council could decide to hire Phillip in a long-term capacity. She has reportedly expressed interest in taking the job permanently.
During public comment, Supervisor Rob Brown appeared at the podium with a large gift basket filled with a number of items including freshly baked bread, local produce and wine, gift certificates and tickets for local school sporting events, which he offered Phillipe as a welcome gift.
“You've got a great city council,” he told her, going on to compliment city staff.
Phillipe told the council later in the meeting that she anticipates “a very positive future” working with the city.
Council member Judy Thein thanked Bob Galusha, the city's engineer, who has acted as interim city manager for several months as the hiring process was taking place.
“I don't know how you held the troops together,” Thein told Galusha.
Thein said Galusha won't have to do double duty in the future. “We won't do it again,” she promised.
Mayor Joyce Overton said a meet and greet to introduce the community to Phillipe will take place on Nov. 10.
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