Administration

**About Us**

Our teams work side-by-side with the City Council, community partners, and City departments to connect innovative ideas, and City Council principles and priorities. The Administration Department makes sure these goals are communicated consistently, are carried out in a coordinated effort, and serve as a guide in everything we do.
	Meet the City Manager Peter Brandom As City Manager, Peter Brandom is responsible for leading City employees and works directly with the City Council to ensure that their goals are achieved. Peter currently oversees the following departments: Administration Community Development Fire Library Police Public Works Peter joined the City of Cornelius in 2022.
	Meet the Assistant City Manager – Business Operations Ellie Jones Ellie Jones serves as Assistant City Manager – Business Operations for the City of Cornelius. She oversees the following City divisions: Acting City Recorder Human Resources Finance Municipal Court Utility Billing Ellie joined the City of Cornelius in 1998.
	Meet the Communications and Community Engagement Manager Itzel Sayago Ellie Sayago serves as Communications and Community Engagement Manager for the City of Cornelius. She oversees the following City divisions, areas, and programs: City Events Marketing Public Information Officer Youth Advisory Council Itzel joined the City of Cornelius in 2014.