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City Manager

Jimmy Stathatos
City Manager

The City of Bedford operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The appointed City Manager is responsible for
the daily operation of the City and is accountable to the City Council in carrying out adopted policy. The City Manager
advises the City Council on the state of City operations and maintains open communication on any current issues.

The City Manager's Of ce provides direction and oversight to all City departments. They also work to ensure that citizens'
needs and concerns are addressed in an expedient manner. This is done through coordination with all departments and a
cohesive approach to problem-solving.

FY 2021-2022 Highlights
Purchased 18.5 acres (Campus Wenst property) in December 2021 to bring a mixed-use project to Bedford. The project is
slated to include townhomes, as well as approximately 60,000 square feet of retail (including a grocery store), restaurant
and of ce space.
The City entered into an agreement with the YMCA to operate The Center, saving the City approximately $600,000.
Completed the repaving of Harwood Road (with County assistance) and Forest Ridge Drive (Bedford Road to Harwood
Road), and resurfaced/reconstructed 39 neighborhood streets as part of the 5-Year Street Improvement Plan.

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