Statement Regarding Continued Staff Reorganization

Statement Regarding Continued Staff Reorganization
Posted on 01/11/2021

As a part of the City of Mill Creek’s ongoing reorganization efforts, the City has reclassified the position of Chief of Staff to the position of Deputy City Manager/Internal Auditor effective January 1, 2021. This reclassification was approved by City Council during the regular meeting on December 8, 2020 and enacted by City Ordinance No. 2020-869.

Grace Lockett, then Interim Chief of Staff, opted not to apply for the reclassified position and was therefore subject to layoff.  Ms. Lockett’s last day with the City of Mill Creek was January 5, 2021.  City Manager Michael Ciaravino has assigned former Finance Director Jeff Balentine to the position of Deputy City Manager/Internal Auditor effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Balentine is currently on approved leave and is scheduled to assume the new post upon his return. 

The City of Mill Creek will have no further comments at this time.