From the City of Fortuna:

Merritt Perry. | Image captured from county Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Fortuna City Council is pleased to announce that the City of Fortuna has completed the City Manager selection process, and expects to finalize a contract with the current Interim City Manager, Merritt Perry on November 29, 2018.

Mr. Perry has been with the city since 2014 in the capacity of City Engineer/Public Works Director and has served as the interim City Manager for the last seven months. He has kept the city running smoothly during a gap between managers. Mr. Perry has done an exemplary job during his time as interim, and will be a good fit for the position in a permanent capacity. The City Council and a professional panel interviewed six potential candidates and Mr. Perry rose to the top in both interviews.

Under the leadership of Mr. Perry, the City of Fortuna will continue in a positive and organized direction and seek ways to continue to provide exceptional services and sound fiscal management for the City of Fortuna.