Administrative Services

City Manager's Office

Under the Council-Manager form of government the City Council appoints the City Manager to serve as chief administrative officer providing direction for all departments in accordance with the policies established by the City Council. The City Manager is committed to providing supportive leadership that creates an environment in which the community, City Council and all employees work together using their abilities to the fullest to enhance the overall quality of life in Turlock.

The City Manager appoints Department Heads of the City's five operating Departments and is responsible for assuring that City services are performed in accordance with City Council policies and within the City's resources. The City Manager submits the annual budget to the City Council for their consideration and is responsible for its administration following approval by the City Council. The City Manager also services as Executive Director of the Turlock Redevelopment Agency.

City Manager, Roy W. Wasden

Roy was sworn in as the City Manager for the City of Turlock, California on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. As City Manager, Roy is responsible for the day to day operation of a city of 352 full-time employees.

Roy is excited to be able to work for the Mayor and Council in helping to implement their vision for Turlock. Turlock is a thriving community of over 74,000 residents in the heart of the Central Valley of California. Roy earned a business management degree from the University of Utah. Roy has had a wide variety of public service opportunities and challenges during his 33 years of law enforcement. Under his leadership Modesto Police Department gained national accreditation and recognition for their successful handling of the investigation into the murder of Laci Peterson. Roy is very excited for the opportunity to serve as City Manager and be a part of all the great progress here.

Roy counts his family as his most important accomplishment. He and his high school sweetheart Linda have been married for 36 years and have been blessed with seven children and eleven grandchildren.