City Administrator
Overview:
The City Administrator is tasked to independently organize and manage the daily
operations of Duluth's City government in accordance with local ordinances, laws
and policies prescribed by the elected officials. The Administrator's
responsibilities and authorities include orchestrating the full spectrum of
activities of the City and making on-scene decisions to keep day-to-day
operations running smoothly.
As the independent focal point for daily City operations, Phil
McLemore guides the community through surges in residential, commercial, and
quality of life growth. Mr. McLemore advises the Mayor and Council on strategic
and tactical planning, budgeting, and programming. To ensure a wide range of
municipal services are provided for a rapidly expanding population he works with
a municipal staff of 95 employees. Mr. McLemore is tasked to develop, articulate
and manage a $21,176,000 annual budget (operations and capital improvements
included in this figure), and to ensure these funds are utilized and accounted
for in a responsible, lawful manner.
Mr. McLemore has been with the City of Duluth since 1996. Before coming to
Duluth, he worked for Polk County government in Florida as the Development
Services Director. Prior to that, he worked for Cobb County government and the
Atlanta Regional Commission. He was crucial in the planning, development and
implementation of Marietta Square as it is today. He has stated that he is
honored to serve the City of Duluth.
Mr. McLemore currently resides with his wife in Dunwoody. They have one daughter
who has made him a proud grandpa of two little girls and a little boy. He is very athletic,
enjoys running and projects around the house. He has completely gutted and
reconstructed the inside of their home as well as many other exterior
improvements. He participates in the DMA 5K Road Race every September during the
Duluth Fall Festival.