The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council.  The City Manager carries out City Council policy by coordinating the overall day-to-day operations of City services, long-range strategic planning, city-wide budget preparation and oversight, and implements public policy-making needs of the City Council by assisting elected officials in policy development and in external governmental matters.

Bryan Whitemyer began his duties as City Manager of Oakdale on February 4, 2013. Prior to this position, Mr. Whitemyer served as City Manager for the City of Hughson, and Assistant City Manager of Patterson.

Mr. Whitemyer has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Stanislaus and an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in Utah.

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