Carlton Names new City Manager

Shannon Beaucaire, the current city manager for the City of Yachats, Oregon, has been selected as the new city manager for the City of Carlton.

The selection completes an extensive search process that began last fall with the city's retention of Portland-based Jensen and Associates Strategies consulting. Thirty-three applicants responded to the initial opening announcement. Four finalists participated in the week-long series of virtual receptions and in-person interviews, culminating with the mayor and Carlton City Council's final decision.

Ms. Beaucaire has been City Manager of Yachats since 2017 and has 12 years of local and state government management experience. Previously she was Statewide Manager for the State of New Mexico Supreme Court and a Division Manager for the City of Albuquerque Legal Department. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon. Her specializations are environmental & natural resources law and alternative dispute resolution. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University.

"This wasn't a simple process or an easy decision," said Carlton Mayor Linda Watkins. "Jensen Strategies brought us a number of very qualified candidates, and those folks went through a series of intensive interviews with neighboring city managers, city staff and department heads and city residents as well as the city council. Shannon's small-town experience, background in the law, and certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution will be great attributes as our city confronts various challenges this year. We're excited to welcome her to Carlton."

The City Attorney will begin contract negotiations this week. A start date has yet to be determined.