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Yuba City Names New Economic Development Manager
Steven R. Jepsen, City Manager  |  04-May-2009
News File

The City of Yuba City is please to announce the appointment of Darin Gale to fill the City's new Economic Development Manager position.  Mr. Gale will work as an extension of the City Manager's office.  His main priorities will include: supporting the retention and expansion of local businesses, encouraging new businesses and job development, establishing a gateway enhancement program to improve main travel corridors in the City, and serving as the ombudsman for key development projects in the City.  In addition, Mr. Gale will serve as the liaison with local and regional business organizations to ensure or continued economic development efforts. 

Mayor Leslie McBride is thrilled to have Darin Gale as part of Yuba City's Development Team and that the City is taking the next steps in implementing the Economic Development Work Plan to help existing businesses and bring new jobs to our community.  "The Economic Development Manager position is the key to implementing Yuba City's short and long-term goals for economic development.  Darin Gale's experience, his professional approach, and his commitment to our community make him an excellent choice for this position."