John Norris selected as new Shoreline Assistant City Manager

City Manager Debbie Tarry has selected John Norris to be the City’s new Assistant City Manager. Norris was selected after Tarry, the former assistant city manager, was appointed by the City Council in December to be the City Manager.

Norris served as the Acting Assistant City Manager after Tarry was appointed Interim City Manager upon the resignation of former City Manager Julie Underwood. Prior to being named Acting Assistant City Manager, Norris served as a management analyst in the City Manager’s office for seven years.

“John has proven to be a valuable leader within our organization,” stated Tarry. “He has been closely involved in many of the important issues facing the City and exemplifies the community and organization’s values.”

Before coming to Shoreline, Norris worked as an analyst in the King County Office of Management and Budget and a coordinator in the New York City Department of Education, Parent and Community Engagement Office.

“I greatly appreciate the trust the City Manager has shown in me,” said Norris. “I am excited to be serving the City and the community in this new capacity.”

Norris has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Trinity College in Hartford, CT and a Master of Public Administration Degree from the University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs. Norris is a resident of North Seattle where he lives with his wife and two children.