Jonathan Greene Appointed Jackson City Manager

(August 12, 2020 8:44 AM) Jackson Interim City Manager Jonathan Greene was appointed to the position City Manager by the Jackson City Council at their August 11 meeting. He had been serving as the Interim City Manager since the February resignation of longtime City Manager Patrick Burtch.

Greene was most recently working as the Public Works Director and previously held positions as the Downtown Development Authority Director, Economic Development Director and Assistant City Manager.

The new City Manager says he’s very grateful for this opportunity. “There are many challenges facing Jackson, I think my collaborative approach and community relationships can help us overcome anything we face,” Greene said. “I look forward to what is next and will work diligently with City staff to make a difference in our community and serve residents.” Greene resides in Jackson’s Fourth Ward with his wife and children.

Greene’s City Manager appointment received a unanimous vote from the City Council. Mayor Derek Dobies says it was a big vote of confidence in his abilities. “Right after Jonathan started working as the Interim City Manager, COVID-19 hit, and our City faced a grave crisis. His leadership through these tough times has shown him to be a compassionate and collaborative leader for Jackson,” Dobies said.

Other councilmembers had words of welcome to Greene at the meeting. “Over the past six months I have been entirely pleased with Jonathan’s performance,” said Third Ward Councilmember Jeromy Alexander at the meeting. “We are lucky to have developed a local talent over the past decade and it’s a pleasure to see him move into the top spot.”

Greene came to Jackson in 2009 as Downtown Development Authority Executive Director after serving 3 years at Eaton County Economic Development Coordinator. Greene graduated from Oakland University in 2004 with a degree in Public Administration and Public Policy.  In 2012, he received his Masters of Public Administration from Central Michigan University.

Shane LaPorte, a former City Code Enforcement Officer, has been appointed Assistant City Manager