Seth Hendler-Voss Named Falls Church City Manager
The new City Manager brings 20 years of public service to this position, which he officially assumes on September 14.
The new City Manager brings 20 years of public service to this position, which he officially assumes on September 14.
Wyatt Shields plans to retire from his role as City Manager on September 4, 2026, concluding 23 years of service to the community.
City Chief Financial Officer Kiran Bawa is returning to Piedmont, California, as that jurisdiction’s finance director.
The retirement of Jim Snyder who led the City government’s planning and economic development groups, adds to the key leadership positions that need to be filled. The passing of Robert Young, who was involved in many City development projects and chaired the EDA, marks a changing of the guard.
Planning Director Paul Stoddard leaves Falls Church for Alexandria as of November 30. The City now has three senior positions to fill, including directors for Human Resources and the Department of Public Works.