Politics & Government

New City Manager Hired

The City of Cleveland Heights announced Friday the selection of Tanisha R. Briley as the new city manager.

The City of Cleveland Heights announced Friday the selection of Tanisha R. Briley as the new city manager.

"The City Council is pleased to have found someone who can lead our City into the future," said Mayor Edward J. Kelley.

Susanna Niermann O'Neil has been serving as acting city manager since former manager Bob Downey resigned last April

Briley, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and a Masters of Public Administration from Cleveland State University, has worked for the City of Davenport, Iowa since 2006.

Beginning as a Management Analyst in Davenport, she most recently served from 2010 to the present as an Assistant City Administrator. Some of her responsibilities in that position included budget development, marketing initiatives and sustainability programs. She has also taken the lead on citizen involvement and youth programming.

Briley is a member of the International City/County Manager Association (ICMA) and has chaired several national committees.

“Tanisha Briley brings strong analytical and interpersonal skills to the position, as well as a commitment to diversity and quality of life issues. We are looking forward to working with her on new initiatives for our community,” said Kelley.

Interviews were held with three applicants: Tom Carroll, City Manager of Loveland, Ohio; Richard White, Assistant Manager for Administrative and Community Services of Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Athens, Georgia; and Briley.

The Mayor and Law Director are currently finalizing her contract. A start date has not yet been determined.


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