The City of Scotts Valley announced today that City Manager Mali LaGoe has submitted her resignation after more than four and a half years leading the municipality. She will remain in her role through September.
LaGoe helped the City make significant progress on the Town Center project, replacing playgrounds, restoring recreation programs, completing repaving projects and promoting initiatives to strengthen the City’s financial picture after the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The staff who serve the City of Scotts Valley are an exceptional team who care deeply about public service, safety and responsible stewardship of public resources,” LaGoe said in a release. “They are committed to this community and have consistently stepped up to meet challenges, support one another and deliver high-quality service. It has been a privilege to lead such a dedicated and talented organization.”
Administrative Services Director Stephanie Hill will serve as Interim City Manager, following LaGoe’s departure, as the City Council looks for a replacement.
LaGoe says she’s confident the City is on a positive path. She thanked Council, City staff—and the entire community—for their partnership during her tenure.
“It has been an honor to serve the Scotts Valley community as City Manager,” LaGoe said. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and am confident the City will continue to thrive in the years ahead.”
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Donna Lind thanked LaGoe for her service.
“The City of Scotts Valley has been fortunate to have Mali’s leadership over the past four-and-a-half years,” Lind said. “We are deeply grateful for her dedication and for the many accomplishments achieved during her tenure. While we are saddened to see her leave. We respect her decision and wish her every success in the future.”
The City Council will begin the recruitment process for a permanent City Manager in the coming weeks.
