City of San Luis Obispo

Good news! The City Council has selected a new City Manager. After a competitive nationwide search, the San Luis Obispo City Council is excited to announce local leader and Interim City Manager Whitney McDonald will fill the permanent role of San Luis Obispo City Manager. “During our very thorough recruitment process, it became clear that Whitney is the right person to lead and elevate our organization into the future,” said San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica A. Stewart. “She brings an impressive breadth of experience serving public sector agencies for the past 17 years and has a depth of knowledge in housing, land use, development, and environmental issues. Her local expertise and action-oriented, problem-solving style will help us address the most important challenges facing our City as well as implement our ambitious Major City Goals.” The City Manager is one of two key staff roles appointed directly by the City Council (along with the City Attorney). The City Manager is responsible for hiring City staff, managing the City’s budget, overseeing day-to-day City operations, and carrying out the policy direction of the City Council. In her new role as City Manager, McDonald will lead a staff of over 480 employees and a total budget of about $225 million. Join us in congratulating Whitney as she takes on this new role! Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/g6G38-KU

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🌟 Join our team as an Assistant Planner in the dynamic City of San Luis Obispo! 🌟 If you have a passion for urban planning and housing programs, this is your chance to make a real impact. We're looking for a skilled professional to assist the public, conduct field inspections, and prepare insightful planning reports. With relevant experience and a knack for community development, you'll be at the heart of our development planning team. Don’t miss out—apply by July 21, 2024!  #UrbanPlanning #JobOpportunity #SanLuisObispo #JoinOurTeam https://lnkd.in/gzgrWNA2

Last week's Council Recap is now available at https://lnkd.in/gwDW-wnU #SLOCity #SanLuisObispo

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, #SLOCity! We hope you enjoy the holiday with loved ones, laughter and lots of fun!  Reminder: Fireworks are prohibited in #SLOCounty. Please celebrate safely! ⭐️  #July4th #IndependenceDay

As a heat wave with temperatures predicted to reach as temperatures for SLO through the weekend, here is a reminder to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay connected: 🧊Stay cool in air-conditioned spaces, such as libraries. 🚫Avoid working or exercising outdoors during the hottest times of day. Take frequent breaks; pace yourself; use a buddy system. 💦Stay hydrated. 🧑🏽🤝🧑🏼Check on neighbors, family & friends who may be vulnerable to heat exposure (young children, older adults & those with health conditions). Learn about protecting yourself and your family from heat-related illness at https://lnkd.in/gMSwjiGe // A medida que una ola de calor con temperaturas pronosticadas que alcanzan hasta 112 grados se apodera de algunas zonas del condado de San Luis Obispo, manténgase fresco, hidratado y conectado durante las olas de calor este verano: 🧊Manténgase fresco en espacios con aire acondicionado, como bibliotecas. 🚫Evita trabajar o hacer ejercicio al aire libre durante las horas más calurosas del día. Tome descansos frecuentes; muévese más lento; use un sistema de amigos. 💦Mantente hidratado. 🧑🏽🤝🧑🏼Consulte a vecinos, familiares y amigos que puedan ser vulnerables a la exposición al calor (niños pequeños, ancianos y personas con enfermedades crónicas). Obtenga información sobre cómo protegerse a sí mismo y a su familia de enfermedades relacionadas con el calor en https://lnkd.in/gMSwjiGe

Join us tonight at @concertsintheplaza for a performance by @themothercornshuckers and @missleomusic, sponsored by @eatdrinkeureka!  ⏱ Opening Act 5 p.m.; Main Act 6–8 p.m. 📍 Mission Plaza, Downtown San Luis Obispo ➡️ DowntownSLO.com/Concerts @downtownslo #ConcertsinthePlaza #ShareSLO #DowntownSLO #SLOCAL #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #VisitSLO 📸 Photo credit to @themothercornshuckers

Here's a preview of next week's #SLOCity Council meeting. Get the full agenda at slocity.org/agendas

🎨 Ready to immerse yourself in SLO's vibrant art scene? Check out the upcoming art events around town: 🗣️ Art Talk Series Sponsored by SLO County Arts and the City of SLO Public Art. This dynamic series offers an exciting opportunity to explore the stories and creative processes of distinguished artists through engaging discussions on a variety of art-related topics.  📅 June 27, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 24 🕕️ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 📍 San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street To learn more, please visit www.slocity.org/PublicArt 🌖 Art After Dark Brought to you by SLO County Arts. Experience visual, literary, and performing art in galleries and other businesses. This event is free and open to all. Discover the creativity originating on the Central Coast. 📅 July 5, 2024 🕔️ 5 – 8 p.m. 📍 Various businesses in SLO including: The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Rd. Central Coast Wines, 712 Higuera St. Century 21 Hometown Realty, 1103 Toro St. Ceremony Skate Shop, 1235 Monterey St. To see the full list of vendors, please visit https://lnkd.in/gUniQf7h ☝️ First Fridays Brought to you by SLOMA in participation with SLO County Art’s Art After Dark program. Stop by on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. 📅 Upcoming event: July 5, 2024 🕔️ 5 – 8 p.m. 📍 San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St For more information, please visit sloma.org/events 🤝 Public Art Community Mural Engage with our traveling art installation and contribute to a collective mural that poses the question “What does community mean to you?” This new art experience will be at select upcoming Monday Meet Up events. 📅 July 15, July 29, & August 12 🕠️ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 📍 French Park (7/15), Emerson Park (7/29), DeVaul Park (8/12) For more information, please visit www.slocity.org/PublicArt #SLOCity #SLO #SLOMA #SLOCountyArts #SLOCounty 📷️:@brittanyapp and @heraldocreativestudio

Summer has officially begun; spend the long days of sunlight in the great outdoors of #SLOCity! Happy #ScenicSunday! 📸 Photo credit to @wildflowerfolie #SLOCounty