City Manager Jim Lindley officially retired in July 2026 following an exception 28-year career in public service. Phoyo courtesy of City of Dixon

DIXON, CA (MPG) - At the July 21 meeting, the Dixon City Council held a public hearing to discuss placing delinquent sewer accounts on the property tax roll for collection by the county. 

Finance Director Kate Zawadzki said this is an annual process, and account holders receive monthly delinquent notices and are informed of the date for the public hearing. At this time, there are 73 delinquent accounts, with approximately $48,000 in overdue charges. 

Zawadzki explained that this is the city’s only avenue to collect these charges, because they cannot disconnect sewer services.

The council voted unanimously to approve the collection process. 

This was City Manager Jim Lindley’s final meeting before retirement, and Mayor Steven Bird read a proclamation honoring Lindley’s 28 years of public service, 14 of which were as Dixon’s city manager, making him the longest standing city manager in the state. 

“Mr. Lindley demonstrated exceptional fiscal stewardship by implementing conservative budgeting practices and collaborating with employee bargaining units to establish competitive compensation goals, increasing the City's projected reserves from 14 percent upon his arrival to 39 percent in his final adopted budget,” read Mayor Bird. 

Bird said Lindley’s leadership “fostered significant commercial and residential development, contributing to Dixon's continued growth and strengthening the community's economic vitality.” 

Dixon residents, city staff and regional representatives spoke during public comments to share stories about Lindley’s time with the city and reflect on his lasting impact on the community. 

The council members thanked Lindley for his service and wished him well in his retirement. 

City Attorney Doug White said city manager “is a really hard job,” and Lindley’s work helped to build public trust in local government by investing so much into improving the community of Dixon. White was grateful for Lindley’s leadership and friendship, and the dedication, heart and care he showed as city manager. 

Lindley said, “I leave with a great sense of accomplishment. And I believe that I left the city better than I found it, and I think that’s all that a city manager can do.” He said he happy to retire now, knowing that he leaves the city in great hands with the current council and staff. “This is the best job I ever had,” said Lindley, and he adjourned the meeting as his final action. 

The next meeting of the Dixon City Council is scheduled for Aug. 4.