The appointment was made during the April 15 City Council meeting, following the resignation announcement from former City Manager Erin Erdman
The Battle Ground City Council has appointed Kristina Swanson as the interim city manager, effective April 22. The appointment was made during the April 15 City Council meeting, following the resignation announcement from former City Manager Erin Erdman. Erdman’s last day with the city of Battle Ground was April 19; she had accepted the city manager position with the city of Kennewick.
Swanson has 33 years of public service experience, including being elected to five terms as county auditor for Cowlitz County. Before joining the city of Battle Ground, Swanson served with the city of Longview, working her way up from director of administrative services to the city manager position.
The interim city manager will serve until a permanent city manager is selected. The City Council has approved a contract with Prothman, an executive recruitment firm, to conduct a nationwide search for Battle Ground’s next city manager. The application period is currently open, with the first review scheduled to occur after May 26.
In accordance with the city’s adopted council-manager form of government, the city Manager is appointed by the council and serves as the city’s chief administrator.
Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.
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