The Bartlesville City Council chooses an interim city manager.

On Wednesday, council members voted unanimously to name Laura Sanders as interim city manager. Sanders will take over the role after last week's resignation of former City Manager Mike Bailey. Sanders began her career with the City of Bartlesville in 2015 as a human resources manager. Sanders was promoted to human resources director in 2019. She has served as assistant city manager since April 2024. Sanders says she is honored to be named to her new position.

Sanders was appointed as acting city manager immediately following Bailey's resignation, which is allowed under city charter. Last night's (Wednesday's) action by city council empowered Sanders to take all management roles in the position.