"Duffey, who previously served as an assistant city administrator in Oakland, will begin his duties on Nov. 3. On Tuesday, he said he looks forward to working with city staff and councilmembers. He stated that integrity and transparency are principles he follows in his role as city manager. If I lose the trust of the council, I've lost the council, Duffey, who has three decades of local government experience, said."
"As city manager, part of his role is to ensure that he and city staff fulfill their obligations and responsibilities by providing councilmembers with relevant information that enables them to make informed decisions. I've, of course, have had great projects, the best projects of all available. And the council tweaks it, changes it, said Duffey. I say to my staff, OK, the train is leaving. Get on the train. Let's make sure we get this thing done."
G. Harold Duffey was appointed Brentwood city manager by unanimous City Council vote and will begin duties on Nov. 3. Duffey previously served as an assistant city administrator in Oakland and brings three decades of local government experience. He said he follows principles of integrity and transparency and emphasized that losing council trust would mean losing the council. As city manager, he will ensure staff provide councilmembers with relevant information for informed decisions and stressed swift project implementation. Mayor Susannah Meyer affirmed that the council thoroughly researches matters and noted Duffey’s prior transparency. Vice Mayor Pa'tanisha Pierson said concerns revealed bias and urged accurate information, noting personal experience navigating stereotype-prone spaces.
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