Appointed by the City Council to serve as the city's chief administrative officer, the city manager is responsible for handling day-to-day oversight of city operations. The manager provides administrative direction for all city departments in accordance with the goals and policies established by the City Council.
Laurie Ahrens has served as Plymouth city manager since 2003. She began her tenure at Plymouth more than two decades ago, serving in three different positions. Ahrens served as Plymouth’s assistant city manager from 1999 to 2003, and the city clerk from 1988 to 1999. Prior to joining the staff at Plymouth, she worked for the cities of Mankato and North Mankato.
Ahrens was honored in 2009 by Minnesota Women in City Government with its Leadership Award for appointed officials.
Contact
Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
Plymouth City Hall | 3400 Plymouth Blvd.| Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
P 763-509-5051 | F 763-509-5060 | lahrens@plymouthmn.gov