TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Tallahassee City Commission is taking the next steps in the search for the next city manager.<\/p>\n
The commission voted to move forward with a three-part interview process for three finalists at its Wednesday meeting.<\/p>\n
According to a city press release, the three finalists are Scott Andrews, Karen Jumonville and Valerie Washington.<\/p>\n
Andrews is the former County Manager of Dona Ana, New Mexico. Jumonville is the Deputy City Manager of Tallahassee and Washington is the Assistant City Manager of Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n
Each of the finalists will interview with Mayor John Dailey and each city commissioner individually on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the city. <\/p>\n
Later that day, a community meet-and-greet with the candidates is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Parkview at Cascades. <\/p>\n
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On Sept. 2, the finalists will each provide a public presentation to the commissioners about their interest in and qualifications for the position, the city said. These presentations will begin at 9 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers. <\/p>\n
Commissioners will deliberate after these presentations. <\/p>\n
Ren\u00e9e Narloch & Associates, a public sector search firm, developed and presented the interview process to the City Commission for commissioners to approve. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis comprehensive, multi-step process will provide meaningful insight into each of the candidate\u2019s qualifications and leadership style giving the City Commission ample opportunity to thoroughly vet them,\u201d Narloch said.<\/p>\n
Current Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad announced his resignation in April.<\/a> His retirement, after 31 years of public service, will take effect Sept. 30, or when a new city manager is selected.<\/p>\n More information about each finalist can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n