Deanna Santana has been appointed as the interim city manager for Milpitas following the resignation of Ned Thomas. The Milpitas City Council confirmed her selection, with Santana expected to lead the city during its recruitment for a permanent manager. Notably, her salary will be $379,000, significantly higher than Thomas's previous remuneration. Mayor Carmen Montano praised Santana's extensive experience and her commitment to ethical leadership, fiscal management, and collaboration. Santana previously served as Santa Clara's city manager but was terminated in 2022 over confidence issues, despite her earlier high-profile compensation and service record.
I'm honored to join the City of Milpitas as interim city manager during this important time, Santana said in a statement.
She brings not only an impressive depth of municipal experience but also ethical leadership and strong fiscal management, Montano said.
Deanna is known for bringing a solutions-oriented approach to delivering high-quality services.
Santana made regional and state headlines while working for Santa Clara, most notably for her $765,152 compensation package.
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