City Administrator's Office

The City Administrator is the chief executive and administrative officer of the City of Jefferson, responsible to the Mayor and City Council for the proper administration of City affairs. 

These are just a few of the City Administrator's powers according to the City Code:

• The City Administrator shall have the power to prescribe such rules and regulations as he shall deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of departments subject to his authority, and he shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or amend any rule or regulation of the administrative service except those prescribed by the City Council.
• The City Administrator shall have the power to coordinate the work of all the departments of the City, and shall have the authority to assign employees of the City to any department for the most efficient discharge of the functions of City government, subject to the provisions of section 6.2 (Parks and Recreation Commission) and section 6.3 (Police Department) of the City Charter
• The City Administrator shall have the power to overrule any action taken by a department director, and may supersede him in the functions of his office, except the Parks and Recreation Department.
• The City Administrator shall have the power to appoint and remove all subordinate employees of the City, subject to the provisions of sections 6.2 (Parks and Recreation Commission) and 6.3 (Police Department) of the City Charter.

City Code, City Administrator

About our City Administrator:
Brian Crane is a native of Jefferson City and former Jefferson City councilmember who has 19-years experience in municipal management administration. Crane has previously served as the City Administrator for the City of Moberly, as well as the City Administrator for the City of Holts Summit.  Serving as the City Administrator,  Crane has put an emphasis on economic and workforce development in Jefferson City.

Brian Crane
Email: bcrane@jeffersoncitymo.gov


Public Information Coordinator:

The public information coordinator is responsible for managing media relations, community engagement, and communication strategies for the City of Jefferson. The public information coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests. 

These are just a few of the Public Information Coordinator's responsibilities:

• Website and Social Media Management
• Media Relations
• Marketing and Branding
• Community Relations and Partnerships
• Content Development

Molly Bryan
Email: mbryan@jeffersoncitymo.gov
Office #: 573-634-6321



Cindy Bitterman, Sr. Administrative Assistant; Office of the Mayor & City Administrator