City Manager
R. Tyler Dotson, MPA
(616) 669-0200
rtdotson@hudsonville.org
WELCOME!
What a great community to call home. Whether checking out “Happenings on Harvey,” grabbing a bite to eat at one of our great restaurants, or enjoying a hike at the nature center, one thing is for certain, Hudsonville Has It!
While you may know most of the great things our community has to offer, you might be interested in how our local government (the city) operates. The City of Hudsonville operates within the council-manager form of government. This form of government combines the political leadership of elected officials on the City Commission with the training and experience of an appointed City Manager and dedicated staff. The role of City Manager was established in the United States to help municipalities address challenges and opportunities. Local government is increasingly complex with the onset of new technology, development, growth, and adaptation to our ever-changing world. The role provides for a professional executive who is appointed and held accountable by a popularly elected City Commission. This is often regarded as an integral position within local government and I am humbled to serve the community of Hudsonville.
As the City Manager, my role is to enable, empower, and provide various elements of guidance to our department leaders and other members of our team. Additionally, I routinely provide counsel and advisement to the City Commission in the forms of policy formulation, budgetary oversight, and personnel management amongst others. My roles vary, but in all aspects of what we do, my goal is to provide professional knowledge when asked and when needed.
My door is always open to members of the community. If there is something you’d like to discuss, please reach out. Hudsonville is my new home and by working together I know we can continue to achieve great things on behalf of the community.
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R. Tyler Dotson, MPA
City Manager
