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BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN
Tomball’s new assistant city manager shares priorities for first year The city of Tomball appointed Sakura Moten as its new assistant city manager Nov. 3, and she offi- cially began the role Nov. 17, as previously reported. Moten, who brings more than 20 years of experi- ence in municipal administration, finance, tech- nology and organizational development, recently shared what drew her to Tomball and the priorities she plans to focus on in her first year. What drew you to the role of assistant city administrator in Tomball, and what excites you most about serving this community? What drew me to Tomball is its strong sense of identity—it’s a community that values its history while being very intentional about its future. I was especially impressed by the city’s reputation and commitment to service, transparency and
thoughtful growth. What excites me most is the opportunity to help support a high-performing organization that genuinely cares about residents, businesses and staff, and to be part of a leadership team that works collaboratively to deliver results and takes pride in doing things the right way. As you step into this position, what are your top priorities for the first year? My priorities are to listen, learn and build strong working relationships centered on trust. I want to gain a deep understanding of Tomball’s operations, culture and strategic goals, while supporting staff as they serve the community. Another key focus will be ensuring clear communication, consistency in processes, and helping advance priority projects in alignment with council direction and the city’s long-term vision. Looking ahead, where do you see the greatest opportunities for Tomball over the next five years, and how do you hope to contribute to that vision? Tomball has tremendous prospects tied to managed growth, infrastructure investment and economic development, all of which are directly
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tied to quality of life. I see the greatest opportunity in ensuring this growth is balanced, fiscally respon- sible, and community focused. I hope to contribute by helping translate long-term vision into practical action, supporting sound decision-making, and reinforcing a service-oriented approach that reflects Tomball’s commitment to serving its citizenry and protecting its unique character and culture.
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