This just in…It looks like Mayor-elect Liccardo is continuing with his power play. The latest victim is City Manager Ed Shikada, who tried to put forth an effort to repair the destroyed relationship between City leaders and workers. Shikada released this letter to City workers today, leaving the way open for Liccardo to hand pick his own City Manager in the New Year. #ForcedOut
Dear San José Employees,
Earlier this afternoon I officially informed Mayor Reed and the City Council of my decision to resign as San José City Manager, effective January 1, 2015.
Serving as your City Manager has been a truly rewarding experience and extraordinary journey for me. Over the last year, I’ve had the privilege to lead an extraordinary team of dedicated employees who demonstrate their innovation and dedication to serving the best interests of the people of our community. Together we’ve made tremendous progress, and I am proud of the achievements we’ve made together.
Through the past year we have demonstrated that our workforce has the spark to define its own destiny. We made incremental and increasingly ambitious improvements, and demonstrated the willingness to make a difference wherever possible. We built momentum toward resilience. If people appreciate what we were able to accomplish, the tools are now in place to continue and build on this engagement into the future.
I want to thank all of you for the work you do every day during my time with the City, both as City Manager and over the past twelve years I have been in San José. I am confident that you will continue your outstanding professionalism and commitment to serving our community.
Sincerely,
Ed Shikada
City Manager
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