GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The City of Fruita said they were “pleased” to make an announcement.
A new Interim City Manager was appointed and approved at the Fruita City Council Meeting on Tuesday night. Shannon Vassen’s first day on the job will be December 3. Vassen has been with the City of Fruita for six years and was serving as the Assistant City Manager before the appointment.
“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Shannon for the past four and a half years and have seen firsthand his dedication and contributions to the City of Fruita. The City Council and I are thrilled to have him step in as Fruita’s Interim City Manager.” Matthew Breman, Mayor of Fruita, said.
In Vassen’s job as the as Assistant City Manager he oversaw Fruita’s Administration Department. This includes:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- City Clerk
- Utility Billing
- Budget
- And more
There will be an opportunity for community members to meet Vassen on December 11 at an event called ‘Hot Chocolate with the Interim City Manager.’
Fruita is currently recruiting for their next City Manager. The past City Manager recently accepted a different job after serving the Fruita community for ten years.