Finance Director Appointed / Nombramiento de la Directora Financiera
Finance Director Appointed City Manager David Rowlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Campbell as Finance Director, after a national search for this key leadership position. Ms. Campbell’s first day will be Monday, May 5, 2025.With a staff of 32, the Finance Department manages the City’s revenues, expenditures, investments, purchasing, accounting, budgeting – including preparation of the $291 million budget, payroll, utility billing, grants, and more. Ms. Campbell brings leadership
Police Chief Appointed / Jefe de Policía Nombrado
NEWS RELEASEApril 21, 2025Traducción en español sigue a continuación / Spanish translation follows below Police Chief Appointed City Manager David Rowlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Williams as Chief of Police, after a national search for this key leadership position. His first day will be Monday, April 28, 2025.The Santa Maria Police Department has 200 positions and a budget of $54 million. It is the largest of the City’s 10 departments. Chief Williams grew up in Oxnard
