Gilroy City Administrator announces retirement from “best job ever”

Gilroy City Administrator announces retirement from “best job ever”

Gilroy’s City Administrator Jimmy Forbis announced his retirement Tuesday, ending nine years of working for the city. “Serving this wonderful community … has been the highlight of my career and a profound honor,” said Forbis in a written statement announcing his retirement. “I am truly thankful for the opportunity to work alongside such a dedicated community that is passionate about what’s best for Gilroy and committed to making it a vibrant and…

Gilroy City Administrator Forbis announces retirement  | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

After nine years of service to the Gilroy community, City Administrator Jimmy Forbis today announced his retirement.  His retirement is effective as of July 31, says a statement from the city.  During his tenure in Gilroy—previously as the city’s finance director—Forbis “played a key role” in guiding the city government and the community through the Covid-19 pandemic, city staff said. He expanded City Hall’s workforce by creating the new utiliti…