Office of the City Manager

Office of the City Manager

The Office of the City Manager oversees the city departments and administers the day-to-day operations of the city. It is headed by the City Manager. Emergency Management, the Public Information Office and Purchasing are also part of the Office of the City Manager.

The City Manager is Charles M. Duggan, Jr.

You may contact Charles M. Duggan, Jr., by any of the following methods: 

  • Office of the City Manager
    300 East State Street, Suite 690
    P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) 
    Redlands CA 92373 
  • Telephone – (909) 798-7510  
  • E-mail –cduggan@cityofredlands.org
Overview

Communications and Community Relations Office

The Communications and Community Relations Office is responsible for the regular dissemination of public information about the City of Redlands through various communications vehicles, including social media, news releases to the media, Redlands TV and other public forums. The Public Information Officer hosts press conferences, writes press releases and articles for publication in magazines and newsletters, manages the City’s social media platforms and helps coordinate public events. The Communications and Community Relations Office also oversees the City’s Government Access cable TV channels 3 (Spectrum customers) and 35 (Verizon customers). The Communications and Community Relations Office includes the Redlands TV video unit, which produces original programming regarding municipal services for Redlands TV.

Overview

Purchasing & Vendor Resources

City of Redlands Purchasing Division serves as the central acquisition point for equipment and services. The Central Warehouse provides all types of commodities to all City departments. The Division establishes and administers the purchasing program consistent with Chapter 2.16 of the Municipal Code with such exceptions contained in Chapter 2.16, the sole authority for the purchase of supplies, services or equipment is vested in this Division. This division also handles items declared as surplus for redistribution, sale or disposal per the City Municipal Code.

Overview

City Grant Programs

Assistance for Residents

The purpose of the City of Redlands Round 2 Grocery Gift Card Program is to reduce the negative economic effects on disproportionately impacted households as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing assistance and furthering access to food. The Grocery Gift Card Program is funded by the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds (CSFRF/CLFRF).

Redlands Bonus Bucks Program

The purpose of the City of Redlands Bonus Bucks Program is to provide financial assistance to City-based small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bonus Bucks Program is sponsored by the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds (CSFRF/CLFRF).