City of Hughson

Mr. Donabed was appointed as City Manager for the City of Hughson in December 2003. Prior to his employment with the City of Hughson he served as the City Manager in the City of Rio Vista in Solano County. He also served as the Director of Planning and as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Tulare from 1974 to 1999.

Mr. Donabed is a full member of the ICMA (International City/County Management Association) and has held various positions on the League of California Committees throughout his career.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the California State University, Fullerton and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the California State University, Bakersfield.

He can be contacted at City of Hughson at (209) 883-4054.

The City of Hughson operates under a Council-Manager form of Government. The voters elect the City Council and the Council appoints the City Manager. The City Manager appoints all subordinate employees of the City of Hughson with the exception of the Treasurer, the City Attorney and the various Boards and Commissions.

The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City and directs the activities and operations of all departments, assists the City Council in the conduct of City business and provides administrative oversight to the operation and policy function of the City Government. The City Manager also serves as the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency.

7018 Pine Street PO Box 9 Hughson, CA 95326 (209) 883-4054 phone (209) 883-2638 fax