Facilitates the Achievement of Council Objectives and Goals 

The City Manager’s Office is responsible for ensuring that the city functions effectively and efficiently, using available resources to achieve the City Council’s vision for the community. The office provides leadership, coordination, and management for the city organization, as well as support for the City Council.

Apart from its core functions, the City Manager’s Office also coordinates elections, disseminates timely information to the community, and promotes engagement between residents and the city organization.

City Manager

Kenna West

  • (503) 838-1212

  • 555 South Main Street
    Independence, OR 97351

Meet Your City Staff

Kenna West – City Manager

The city of Independence is developing a video series. “Meet Your City Staff” that will highlight individuals on our staff and share what they do to keep the city running. Kenna West, JD, is the City Manager in Independence and has over ten years of experience in public service.

In our video, you will learn about her journey to city management, what she likes to do in her spare time, and what she does to stay motivated. “Where else can you serve thousands of people?” shared West. “It’s the best job ever.”

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Facilitates the Achievement of Council Objectives and Goals 

The City Manager’s Office is responsible for ensuring that the city functions effectively and efficiently, using available resources to achieve the City Council’s vision for the community. The office provides leadership, coordination, and management for the city organization, as well as support for the City Council.

Apart from its core functions, the City Manager’s Office also coordinates elections, disseminates timely information to the community, and promotes engagement between residents and the city organization.

City Manager

Kenna West

  • (503) 838-1212

  • 555 South Main Street
    Independence, OR 97351

Meet Your City Staff

Kenna West – City Manager

The city of Independence is developing a video series. “Meet Your City Staff” that will highlight individuals on our staff and share what they do to keep the city running. Kenna West, JD, is the City Manager in Independence and has over ten years of experience in public service.

In our video, you will learn about her journey to city management, what she likes to do in her spare time, and what she does to stay motivated. “Where else can you serve thousands of people?” shared West. “It’s the best job ever.”

Watch Now