David Frasher became an ICMA Credentialed Manager in 2007
David Frasher is a diplomat who has been serving the nation for almost two decades. He was appointed as the City Administrator of Oak Grove, Missouri and Ashland Wisconsin. David Frasher served as the City Manager and Budget Officer of Grants Pass. He managed the Grants Pass Redevelopment Agency very well. His expertise and service were recognized by ICMA when he was named an ICMA Credentialed Manager in 2007. ICMA Credentialed Managers are viewed with growing distinction by local governing bodies and progressive, civically engaged communities. Credentialed Managers are selected through a peer review credentialing process, a written exam, and extensive education requirements which quantified the unique expertise, David Frasher brought to Grants Pass and other communities.
ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program
The ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program is a means of defining and recognizing an individual ICMA member who is a professional local government manager qualified at the highest level within the local government management profession by a combination of education and experience, adherence to high standards of integrity, and an assessed commitment to lifelong learning and professional ethics and career development. Managers are recognized by ICMA through a peer review credentialing process. This self-directed program offers an opportunity for interested ICMA members to quantify the unique expertise they bring to their communities.
David Frasher did commendable work
David Frasher’s excellent financial management and budgetary planning, his brilliant leadership qualities, and his commendable work in economic development in Missouri, Wisconsin and Oregon made him an esteemed member of his profession. David Frasher remains involved in community service and aims to make the world a better place through service, leadership, and education.
Phil Paquin, former City Councilor of Grants Pass remarks,’’ In my experience, David is the best and most qualified city manager Grants Pass ever had. Not only is he specially qualified he is the epitome of ethics. His staff loved and respected him and he in turn would go to the mat for them. David Frasher expects a lot from his staff but he also expects a lot from himself. His work ethic is impeccable.”
To know more about David Frasher, log on to www.davidfrasher.info.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
David Frasher was the City Manager of Grants Pass
David Frasher, City Manager was also the Budget Officer
David Frasher was appointed as City Manager of Grants Pass, Oregon in October 2005. As the City Manager of Grants Pass, David Frasher was responsible for daily operations of all municipal departments including administration, finance, police/fire, public works, community development, human resources, and parks & community services. He is a member of the International City Management Association and is an ICMA Credentialed Manager. David Frasher, City Manager also served as the city's Budget Officer and managed the Grants Pass Redevelopment Agency, including the Agency budget of approximately 2.5 million annually.
Commendable work by David Frasher, City Manager
In his four-year tenure from October 2005 to August 2009, David Frasher received accolades from the City Council and the community for his service as City Manager of Grants Pass. The City Manager and his staff administered and developed cost-effective and innovative ways to implement the prescribed goals of the City. David Frasher, City Manager bridged the gap between residents, employees, and Council members. He communicated with other members of the community to build effective working relationships. He also coordinated and directed all city operations in general, oversaw capital improvements, and ensured equitable enforcement of the city's ordinances.
Marked achievements by David Frasher
During his service in Grants Pass, David Frasher dramatically improved relationships with employee labor groups, avoiding costly arbitration while successfully negotiating new contracts with significant savings for the municipality. He also worked with Council and staff to win voter approval of a $9.8 million capitol levy for the construction of new police and fire facilities. He further led community efforts to employ boulevard concepts and business-friendly roadway design in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation on an estimated $35 million project. David Frasher, City Manager also developed, implemented, and updated several new growth management policies aimed at increasing sustainability, including new system development charges, transportation safety policies, and local improvement district policies.
To know more about David Frasher, City Manager, log on to www.davidfrasher.info
David Frasher was appointed as City Manager of Grants Pass, Oregon in October 2005. As the City Manager of Grants Pass, David Frasher was responsible for daily operations of all municipal departments including administration, finance, police/fire, public works, community development, human resources, and parks & community services. He is a member of the International City Management Association and is an ICMA Credentialed Manager. David Frasher, City Manager also served as the city's Budget Officer and managed the Grants Pass Redevelopment Agency, including the Agency budget of approximately 2.5 million annually.
Commendable work by David Frasher, City Manager
In his four-year tenure from October 2005 to August 2009, David Frasher received accolades from the City Council and the community for his service as City Manager of Grants Pass. The City Manager and his staff administered and developed cost-effective and innovative ways to implement the prescribed goals of the City. David Frasher, City Manager bridged the gap between residents, employees, and Council members. He communicated with other members of the community to build effective working relationships. He also coordinated and directed all city operations in general, oversaw capital improvements, and ensured equitable enforcement of the city's ordinances.
Marked achievements by David Frasher
During his service in Grants Pass, David Frasher dramatically improved relationships with employee labor groups, avoiding costly arbitration while successfully negotiating new contracts with significant savings for the municipality. He also worked with Council and staff to win voter approval of a $9.8 million capitol levy for the construction of new police and fire facilities. He further led community efforts to employ boulevard concepts and business-friendly roadway design in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation on an estimated $35 million project. David Frasher, City Manager also developed, implemented, and updated several new growth management policies aimed at increasing sustainability, including new system development charges, transportation safety policies, and local improvement district policies.
To know more about David Frasher, City Manager, log on to www.davidfrasher.info
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
David Frasher learned the details of economic development in Ashland
David Frasher was the City Administrator of Ashland, Wisconsin from 2001 to 2005
Ashland, a historic coastal city is located on the south shore of Lake Superior. This beautiful city with a rich history is surrounded by National Forest, parklands, and ample of natural resources that make it a wonderful place to rejuvenate and relax. David Frasher served as the City Administrator of Ashland, Wisconsin from 2001 to 2005. He was responsible for budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, media relations, union negotiations, and daily operations of all city departments including police, municipal marina, community development, public works, airport, library, human resources, utilities, finance, etc. David Frasher led new “Smart Growth” plan for Ashland during his four-year tenure as the City Administrator. This plan was chosen as the best in the State of Wisconsin by the American Planning Association. He also improved customer service, developed efficiency plans affecting five City Departments, and most importantly led the community to be designated as nation's second "eco-municipality" in partnership with international representatives of the Sustainable Sweden Program.
David Frasher worked with dedication and enthusiasm
According to David Frasher, the City of Ashland was changing from an economy built upon the extraction of natural resources to one of limited manufacturing, medical and regional services, retail, and tourism. It was in Ashland that David Frasher enhanced his economic development skills and learned fiscal discipline. He developed his own style and worked with full enthusiasm for the proper development of the community. In Ashland, Wisconsin, David Frasher combined city and county resources to create a regional economic development corporation. He obtained more than thirteen million dollars in state and federal grants within his four-year tenure as the City Administrator.
To know more about David Frasher, please visit www.davidfrasher.info
Ashland, a historic coastal city is located on the south shore of Lake Superior. This beautiful city with a rich history is surrounded by National Forest, parklands, and ample of natural resources that make it a wonderful place to rejuvenate and relax. David Frasher served as the City Administrator of Ashland, Wisconsin from 2001 to 2005. He was responsible for budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, media relations, union negotiations, and daily operations of all city departments including police, municipal marina, community development, public works, airport, library, human resources, utilities, finance, etc. David Frasher led new “Smart Growth” plan for Ashland during his four-year tenure as the City Administrator. This plan was chosen as the best in the State of Wisconsin by the American Planning Association. He also improved customer service, developed efficiency plans affecting five City Departments, and most importantly led the community to be designated as nation's second "eco-municipality" in partnership with international representatives of the Sustainable Sweden Program.
David Frasher worked with dedication and enthusiasm
According to David Frasher, the City of Ashland was changing from an economy built upon the extraction of natural resources to one of limited manufacturing, medical and regional services, retail, and tourism. It was in Ashland that David Frasher enhanced his economic development skills and learned fiscal discipline. He developed his own style and worked with full enthusiasm for the proper development of the community. In Ashland, Wisconsin, David Frasher combined city and county resources to create a regional economic development corporation. He obtained more than thirteen million dollars in state and federal grants within his four-year tenure as the City Administrator.
To know more about David Frasher, please visit www.davidfrasher.info
Monday, March 15, 2010
David Frasher served as the City Manager of Grants Pass and the City Administrator of Oak Grove and Ashland
David Frasher served as the City Manager of Grants Pass from October 2005 to August 2009. During his tenure, David Frasher was successful in improving relationships with employee labor groups, avoiding costly arbitration while successfully negotiating new contracts with significant savings for the municipality. David Frasher’s staff loved and respected him and enjoyed working with him. As the City Manager of Grants Pass, David Frasher was responsible for daily operations of all municipal departments including administration, finance, police/fire, public works, community development, human resources. He performed his duties with complete dedication, hard work, and commitment. David Frasher was the City Administrator of Oak Groove from 1999 to 2001. During his tenure as the City Administrator, he implemented a customer service training certification program for all staff members. During his four-year tenure as the City Administrator of Ashland, David Frasher brought landmark changes to the community that are paying dividends still today. He managed development and adoption of a new "Smart Growth" Comprehensive Plan that was chosen as the best in the State of Wisconsin by the American Planning Association.
To know more about David Frasher, visit www.davidfrasher.info
To know more about David Frasher, visit www.davidfrasher.info
Friday, March 5, 2010
David Frasher, City Manager developed an Excellent Economic Development Strategy in Grants Pass
Excellent Economic Development Strategy in Grants Pass by David Frasher
Grants Pass is a major commercial and employment center located in Southern Oregon. David Frasher worked as the City Manager of Grants Pass, Oregon from October 2005 until August 2009. He also became a “Credentialed Manager” with the International City Management Association (ICMA). As the City Manager, he took a step forward in financial management and budgeting, focusing greater efforts on Council goals. He organized and implemented goal-setting retreats in which the elected officials established objectives and an overall vision for the following year. After the retreat, the staff created a work plan containing specific targets and projects, identified the person(s) responsible for each item, resources needed, and the performance measures that would be used to track each item. All these goals, vision, and work plan were developed in close cooperation with the Council. Economic development remained a top priority for Mr. Frasher and the City Council throughout this period
David Frasher, City Manager won Award for Financial Reporting in Grants Pass
David Frasher, City Manager developed a budget specifically tailored to support the Council’s vision and goals. To know the status of each project and to keep the Council informed of the status, he created quarterly goals reports. The Council could then check the progress not only via periodic goals reports, but also during the City Manager’s annual evaluation, at the onset of the goals retreat the next year, and by examining the results of an annual citizen survey. All these actions ensured that the staff and the organization remained in touch with the values and perceptions held by the community. Elected officials and staff were also prepared in a much better way to answer any questions by constituents or the media regarding the City’s finances. The result was that Grants Pass, while not known for political stability, was able to face the recession in a much stronger financial position than most other cities. David Frasher and his staff were then awarded honors from the Government Finance Officers Association for excellence in both budget presentation and financial reporting.
To know more about David Frasher, City Manager, visit www.davidfrasher.info.
Grants Pass is a major commercial and employment center located in Southern Oregon. David Frasher worked as the City Manager of Grants Pass, Oregon from October 2005 until August 2009. He also became a “Credentialed Manager” with the International City Management Association (ICMA). As the City Manager, he took a step forward in financial management and budgeting, focusing greater efforts on Council goals. He organized and implemented goal-setting retreats in which the elected officials established objectives and an overall vision for the following year. After the retreat, the staff created a work plan containing specific targets and projects, identified the person(s) responsible for each item, resources needed, and the performance measures that would be used to track each item. All these goals, vision, and work plan were developed in close cooperation with the Council. Economic development remained a top priority for Mr. Frasher and the City Council throughout this period
David Frasher, City Manager won Award for Financial Reporting in Grants Pass
David Frasher, City Manager developed a budget specifically tailored to support the Council’s vision and goals. To know the status of each project and to keep the Council informed of the status, he created quarterly goals reports. The Council could then check the progress not only via periodic goals reports, but also during the City Manager’s annual evaluation, at the onset of the goals retreat the next year, and by examining the results of an annual citizen survey. All these actions ensured that the staff and the organization remained in touch with the values and perceptions held by the community. Elected officials and staff were also prepared in a much better way to answer any questions by constituents or the media regarding the City’s finances. The result was that Grants Pass, while not known for political stability, was able to face the recession in a much stronger financial position than most other cities. David Frasher and his staff were then awarded honors from the Government Finance Officers Association for excellence in both budget presentation and financial reporting.
To know more about David Frasher, City Manager, visit www.davidfrasher.info.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
David Frasher did Commendable Work in Economic Development in Wisconsin
David Frasher managed adoption of new ‘Smart Growth’ in Wisconsin
Ashland is a charming community with a rich history. The city had experienced a harsh transition from an economy built upon the extraction of natural resources to one of limited manufacturing, medical and regional services, retail, and tourism. David Frasher was the City Administrator of Ashland, Wisconsin from 2001 to 2005. He was responsible for budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, media relations, union negotiations and daily operations of all city departments including police, fire, community development, public works, utilities, finance, airport, leisure services, etc. He managed development and adoption of a new "Smart Growth" Comprehensive Plan that was chosen as the best in the State of Wisconsin by the American Planning Association. Through his dedication and focused approach, he brought several honors to the region. He obtained more than $13 million and federal grants within four-year period, collaborated with Wisconsin Department of Transportation Design Team on a $10 million major reconstruction of U.S. Highway 2 through city limits, and led the community to designation as nation's second "eco-municipality" in partnership with international representatives of the Sustainable Sweden Program.
To know more about David Frasher, please visit
http://www.davidfrasher.info
Ashland is a charming community with a rich history. The city had experienced a harsh transition from an economy built upon the extraction of natural resources to one of limited manufacturing, medical and regional services, retail, and tourism. David Frasher was the City Administrator of Ashland, Wisconsin from 2001 to 2005. He was responsible for budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, media relations, union negotiations and daily operations of all city departments including police, fire, community development, public works, utilities, finance, airport, leisure services, etc. He managed development and adoption of a new "Smart Growth" Comprehensive Plan that was chosen as the best in the State of Wisconsin by the American Planning Association. Through his dedication and focused approach, he brought several honors to the region. He obtained more than $13 million and federal grants within four-year period, collaborated with Wisconsin Department of Transportation Design Team on a $10 million major reconstruction of U.S. Highway 2 through city limits, and led the community to designation as nation's second "eco-municipality" in partnership with international representatives of the Sustainable Sweden Program.
To know more about David Frasher, please visit
http://www.davidfrasher.info
Friday, February 5, 2010
David Frasher clerked at the Alaska Court of Appeals
David Frasher attended law school in St. Louis
David Frasher grew up in western Missouri. He completed his Bachelors degree in Administration of Justice, graduating cum laude, from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois in 1981. Thereafter, he began his career as a police officer with the Independence Missouri Police Department. In 1990, David Frasher left his position with the police department to attend law school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. After law school, David Frasher clerked at the Alaska Court of Appeals and then opened his own law practice. He also served as the City Administrator of Oak Grove, Missouri in 1999, as the City Administrator of Ashland Wisconsin, and as the City Manager of Grants Pass, Oregon, in 2005.
David Frasher worked for Judge, Robert G. Coats
The Alaska Court of Appeals has the authority to hear appeals in cases involving criminal prosecution, post-conviction relief, juvenile delinquency, extradition, habeas corpus, probation and parole, bail, and sentencing matters. David Frasher worked as a law clerk for Judge Robert G. Coats from 1993 to 1994. Working for the court, David Frasher gained valuable experience and had many notable achievements. Among them, several of David’s written memoranda were selected for use in publishing official opinions of the Court.
David Frasher conducted training of incoming law clerks
As an appellate law clerk, David Frasher researched and drafted memoranda and opinions of the court addressing state appellate issues. He was also appointed from among his peers to conduct and supervise training of incoming law clerks.
To know more about David Frasher log on to http://www.davidfrasher.info
David Frasher grew up in western Missouri. He completed his Bachelors degree in Administration of Justice, graduating cum laude, from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois in 1981. Thereafter, he began his career as a police officer with the Independence Missouri Police Department. In 1990, David Frasher left his position with the police department to attend law school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. After law school, David Frasher clerked at the Alaska Court of Appeals and then opened his own law practice. He also served as the City Administrator of Oak Grove, Missouri in 1999, as the City Administrator of Ashland Wisconsin, and as the City Manager of Grants Pass, Oregon, in 2005.
David Frasher worked for Judge, Robert G. Coats
The Alaska Court of Appeals has the authority to hear appeals in cases involving criminal prosecution, post-conviction relief, juvenile delinquency, extradition, habeas corpus, probation and parole, bail, and sentencing matters. David Frasher worked as a law clerk for Judge Robert G. Coats from 1993 to 1994. Working for the court, David Frasher gained valuable experience and had many notable achievements. Among them, several of David’s written memoranda were selected for use in publishing official opinions of the Court.
David Frasher conducted training of incoming law clerks
As an appellate law clerk, David Frasher researched and drafted memoranda and opinions of the court addressing state appellate issues. He was also appointed from among his peers to conduct and supervise training of incoming law clerks.
To know more about David Frasher log on to http://www.davidfrasher.info
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