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Yoshi Manale
Experienced Public Service and Government Professional
Yoshi Manale is the City Manager of Claremont, New Hampshire, a position he has held since October 2022. He previously served as the Town Manager for Brattleboro, Vermont, but resigned from that role after just five months, citing a mismatch with the community's needs and the prominence of the position in a smaller town.123
Professional Background
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Current Role: City Manager, City of Claremont, NH (October 2022 - Present)
- Responsible for overseeing a budget of approximately $24 million and managing 125 employees.1
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Previous Roles:
- Town Manager: Brattleboro, VT (January 2022 - May 2022)
- Deputy Mayor/Chief of Staff: City of Trenton, NJ (October 2018 - June 2021)
- Managed day-to-day operations and policy direction for nine departments with a budget of $240 million.1
- Senior Consultant: Mayor's Office of Contract Services, New York City (March 2017 - May 2018)
- Director of Operations: Kean University, NJ (2013 - 2017)
- Township Administrator: Bloomfield Township, NJ (2010 - 2012)
Education
- Master of Public Administration (MPA): NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
- Bachelor's Degree: Seton Hall University, with a focus on Political Science and Religious Studies.12
Personal Insights
Yoshi Manale has expressed a commitment to fostering positive community relations and improving city operations. His experience spans various roles in municipal management, where he has dealt with significant budgets and diverse teams. He has also been involved in legislative processes and community engagement initiatives throughout his career.13
