On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council agreed to appoint Darin Gale as interim city manager. The appointment was approved in a 5-0 vote.
The council made the vote without any discussion. This comes as current city manager, Tim Ogden, announced his departure effective April 26, 2025. The Interim City Manager will be appointed until the recruitment process concludes, the City Council appoints a City Manager, and employment commences.
Gale will see a temporary 10% salary increase for his service as interim city manager.
The city announced on March 27, after five years of service to the City of Brentwood, City Manager Tim Ogden announced that he is moving on to serve as General Manager of the Cosumnes Community Services District (CCSD).
CCSD provides emergency medical, fire protection, parks, and recreation services for over 210,000 Sacramento County residents. Ogden’s last official day with the City will be April 26, 2025.
“I am proud to say the Brentwood community is in very good hands at all levels of staff, and that the values-driven work in support of residents will be sustained throughout this leadership transition,” says Mayor Susannah Meyer. “We are fully committed to the continuation of all city services as we navigate the process to bring in a new City Manager. Our dedicated staff and team of directors have built an internal infrastructure that is prepared to withstand changes at any level, and we appreciate the community’s trust as we move forward together.”
“On behalf of the City Council, we thank Tim for his service to the community and wish him the best in his new endeavors,” she concluded.
Ogden has been City Manager since February 2020, and during his time, the City has realized numerous strategic initiatives that have served city residents and visitors well. Most recently, his efforts in support of the City Council have resulted in numerous community engagement forums, the expansion of Sand Creek Road, the opening of a new Costco, and the continued marketing and development of the Innovation Center @ Brentwood to attract even more job growth.
Reflecting on his time with the City, Ogden says, “I have loved serving the community of Brentwood that has been my home for the last five years. It has been an absolute honor to work with such amazing staff and to celebrate the accomplishments of the Council inspired visions for a better Brentwood.”
The City Council will be meeting soon to outline a plan for the recruitment and selection of a new City Manager, and will prioritize stability and the continued delivery of excellent services throughout the process.
- Agenda Staff Report — click here
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