Healdsburg Hires Assistant City Manager

HEALDSBURG, CA — The city of Healdsburg has hired an assistant city manager following an extensive search. City officials announced Tuesday in a news release that Joe Irvin will begin his new role in August.
Irvin brings 13 years of municipal experience, mostly recently as assistant city manager for the city of Sequim, Washington. Prior to that, he held various positions in Sequim's city manager's office and community development department. He also worked in the community development department for the city of Marco Island, Florida.

"Joe’s breadth and depth of experience working in local government makes him the right choice for the City of Healdsburg," said Healdsburg City Manager David Mickaelian. "His skills and expertise will be valuable resources as the City continues to work with community members, local businesses, and other stakeholders to provide a sustainable and inclusive community for all."

Irvin has a master’s degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and resource management from California State University Channel Islands.

Most recently, he took part in the International City/County Managers Association's (ICMA) leadership program. The program allowed him to study at the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service's Senior Executive Institute, where an emphasis on building high-performing organizations is taught.

Irvin and wife, Katie, have been married for 12 years and have a 10-year-old daughter, Michaela. In his free time, he enjoys boating, running, and playing a good game of cribbage.

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