Vallejo's Two Assistant City Managers to Share Acting Manager Role

Nalungo Conley and Gillian Haen will alternate biweekly as acting city manager during transition.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:07pm

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A nostalgic, cinematic painting of the Vallejo City Hall building, its facade bathed in warm, golden light and deep shadows, conveying a sense of civic duty and community during a time of transition.The biweekly rotation of Vallejo's assistant city managers as acting city manager aims to provide stability and community engagement during a critical leadership transition.Vallejo Today

In the wake of Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray's departure, the city's two assistant city managers, Nalungo Conley and Gillian Haen, will take turns serving as acting city manager on a biweekly basis while the city searches for a permanent replacement.

Why it matters

This innovative arrangement allows for continuity in city operations and services during the transition, as Conley and Haen bring complementary experience and expertise to the acting manager role.

The details

Haen will be the first to serve as acting city manager, starting on Thursday. The city council estimates it will appoint an interim city manager within 4-6 weeks. Both Conley and Haen expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to support the city and community during this transition period.

  • Andrew Murray's last day as Vallejo City Manager was Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Gillian Haen will begin her first rotation as acting city manager on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • The city council estimates it will appoint an interim city manager within approximately 4-6 weeks.

The players

Andrew Murray

The former Vallejo City Manager who stepped down after just two years in the position.

Gillian Haen

One of Vallejo's assistant city managers who will serve as acting city manager on a biweekly basis. Haen has been with the city since 2019, previously serving as the planning and development services director and deputy city manager.

Nalungo Conley

Vallejo's other assistant city manager who will also serve as acting city manager on a biweekly basis. Conley became the city's second assistant city manager in July 2025 and has experience in emergency management, grant oversight, and community development.

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What they’re saying

“I look forward to helping the city organization and community as a whole through this transition. Transitions like this give us an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to strong governance, transparency and community engagement.”

— Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager

“I'm so excited. I'm a resident of Vallejo and I love this place. I only moved here in 2020 after growing up in Oakland, but I love how Vallejo is a big little town. It's big enough to offer many of the amenities of a large city, but also small enough where I can watch the Fourth of July parade and see many people I know.”

— Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager

What’s next

The city council estimates that it will appoint an interim city manager within approximately four to six weeks.

The takeaway

This innovative arrangement between Vallejo's two assistant city managers demonstrates the city's commitment to ensuring continuity of services and strong governance during a leadership transition, while also providing an opportunity for fresh perspectives and community engagement.