City Manager

City Manager William Shaw has served Columbia Falls since 2001.

A common question asked by citizens is “Why do I need to talk to the City Manager, doesn’t the Mayor run the City?”

Actually, no. In our commission-manager form of government, the City Manager is the day-to-day manager of City business and activities.

The Mayor’s primary responsibility is to preside over City Council meetings. Otherwise, the job is largely ceremonial.