City Manager's Office
The City Manager's Office provides executive leadership for all city operations under the Council-Manager form of government Janesville has maintained since 1923. The City Manager is appointed by and reports to the seven-member City Council. The office coordinates strategic planning, legislative affairs, intergovernmental relations, and JATV Media Services (the city's government access channel and media production unit).
Department focus
Chief executive leadership, strategic planning, JATV Media Services, boards and commissions, legislative agenda
Current priorities
- Effective and responsive city services for 66,800+ residents
- Transparent governance and public engagement
- Strategic economic development and community investment
- Coordination across eight city departments
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About and staff
The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer for the City of Janesville, overseeing all city departments and day-to-day operations. The position has served Janesville under the Council-Manager form of government since 1923.
Boards and commissions
The seven-member City Council serves as the governing body for the City of Janesville. The Council sets policy, adopts the budget, and appoints the City Manager. Council members are elected at-large to staggered terms.
JATV Media Services
JATV is Janesville's government access channel (Charter Channel 994), providing live and recorded coverage of City Council meetings, public hearings, community events, and educational programming. JATV also produces video content for city departments and community organizations.
Legislative agenda
The City Manager's Office coordinates Janesville's legislative advocacy at the state and federal level. Priority issues typically include transportation funding, shared revenue, economic development tools, and environmental regulations affecting municipal operations.
Last reviewed: March 2026