About
The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is responsible for the leadership and direction of all operations, programs, and services, per City Charter. The City Manager facilitates the implementation of Council’s policies and priorities, provides policy recommendations to the Council concerning the annual budget, future needs of the City, and oversight of all City departments.
City Manager
About City Manager Maraskeshia Smith
Maraskeshia Smith was appointed by the Mayor and City Council as City Manager of Sacramento, effective Jan. 5, 2026.
As City Manager, she oversees nearly 6,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees, manages an annual operating budget of $1.6 billion and implements policy direction from the Council.
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