City Manager

Heidi Behrends Cerniwey

The City of Ellensburg functions under a Council-Manager form of government under RCW 35A.13. As the Chief Administrative Officer, the City Manager implements policies established by the City Council, provides leadership and oversight to the staff team in the delivery of City services, and serves as the City's representative in advocacy for local interests on regional, state, and federal issues.

The manager oversees a workforce of approximately 220 employees and an annual budget of $126 million.

The Office of the City Manager is responsible for the execution of policies established by the City Council and for providing administrative direction for all city departments. 

Heidi Behrends Cerniwey is the Ellensburg City Manager. 

Major Functions Include:

  • Preparing reports and information to assist the City Council in setting policy direction for the City
  • Provide leadership and oversight to staff team in the delivery of City services and implementation of Council policy
  • Developing and monitoring the City's annual work program
  • Preparing and monitoring the preliminary biennial budget
  • Providing interface with federal, state, and local institutions and agencies
  • Acting as the city's representative in negotiations, intergovernmental efforts, and ceremonial activities as requested by the City Council

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Contact

Heidi Behrends Cerniwey
Email City Manager
In person
501 N. Anderson Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
By phone or fax
P. (509) 962-7221
F. (509) 962-7143
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Holidays