In a recent announcement from the City Council's Sept. 22 meeting, it was revealed that A.J. Krieger will soon take the reins as City Manager of Edmond. According to a statement obtained by the City of Edmond's official website, Krieger, who is currently the Town Manager of Firestone, Colorado, is set to begin his tenure on Nov. 10. This decision places an individual with more than twenty years of experience in city management at the helm of Edmond's administrative duties.
Before taking this new role, Krieger was praised for leading Firestone through a time of major growth. Under his leadership, the town built key public facilities and improved its water and transportation systems. He also helped create long-term plans to support sustainable development. Now, he's ready to bring that same leadership and teamwork to Edmond, as reported by the City of Edmond.
A Saint Louis University alum with a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Krieger's extensive career covers a plethora of critical city management areas. These areas span from economic development and fiscal responsibility to public safety partnerships and proactive community engagement. His expertise is expected to be an asset in making decisions about Edmond's future, as per the City of Edmond.
Krieger has expressed his deep admiration for the city of Edmond and is honored by his appointment, as he detailed in a statement to the City of Edmond's official website. He is committed to not only maintain, but to also further enhance the quality of life that Edmond's residents enjoy. He aims to ensure transparent and meticulous financial management as well as integrity-filled service. Described as an effective communicator and collaborative leader, Krieger is dedicated to efficiently carry out the policy decisions of the City Council while simultaneously providing support to city staff in their continued service to the community.
