Karen McLaughlin’s tenure as Manteca’s city manager came to an end this week.As city managers go — especially in Manteca — she was in a class by herself. What makes her unique not just from the perspective of Manteca but for California cities in general is the fact McLaughlin devoted over 29 years working for the same city.Toss in two years before that as a newspaper reporter covering Manteca’s city government and you have someone who has had a ringside seat, a worker bee role, and ran the show during the course of three decades.“I would say overall what I’m proud of — not just as city manager but as part of the city team for 29 years — is the way in which this community has grown,” said McLaughlin who served as city manager just shy of five years. “We have developed a balance of residential, commercial, and industrial projects, while ensuring quality in doing so.”McLaughlin came on board as an analyst in the city manager’s office in 1986.
MANTECA GROWS UP
McLaughlins 29-year journey as city worker sees stability, innovation & 52,000 more people
