Oregon City is a thriving historic community of approximately 35,000 located at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers just a few miles southeast of Portland, Oregon. The first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, Oregon City is the county seat of Clackamas County (pop. 386,143), served as the first capitol city of the Oregon Territory, and is the terminal site of the epic Oregon Trail. Today, Oregon City is a full service metropolitan community reflecting the character of it's rich history while offering nearly instant access to all of the amenties within the Portland area, including a plethora of opportunities to enjoy arts, culture, retail, employment, medical services, education, and recreation that contribute to the exceptional quality of life in Oregon City.

The City Manager reports to a five member City Commission that includes the Mayor and Commission President. The City's 2010/11 annual budget is nearly $91 million with an additional $11 million dedicated to capital projects within the City's Urban Renewal District. The City Manager is responsible for the development and administration of each of these budgets as well as all daily operations of the city, including various municipal departments charged with the delivery of services for police, public works, community services, human resources, library, finance, community development and administration.