City Of Salina
Marissa Patton is a seasoned professional with a background in community relations and program assistance. Currently serving as a Community Relations Specialist for the City of Salina since August 2021, Marissa manages the HUD-sponsored Fair Housing Assistance Program, handling complaints related to housing, employment, and public accommodation. Previous experience includes roles as a Program Assistant and Site Coordinator for the Strengthening Families Program at Saint Francis Ministries, where Marissa implemented safety compliance measures and facilitated parenting classes for high-risk families. Marissa's diverse skill set is further demonstrated through positions in editing and design at Salina Journal, social media management, and various roles in lifeguarding and tutoring, all supported by a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from McPherson College.
City Of Salina
Originated in 1858 under the Town and Village Act in the State of Kansas, Salina became a City of the First Class on July 9, 1920 and has had a commission-city manager form of government since 1921. The commission, comprised of five members elected at large, selects one member each year to serve as mayor. The governing body is responsible for determining policy, and the city manager is responsible for the administration of the municipality. Appointed by the governing body, the city manager acts as the chief executive and primary agent. The City of Salina is comprised of 13 departments: Arts and Humanities, City Manager's Office, Finance, Computer Technology, Community and Development Services, Fire, Human Resources, Municipal Court, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, Utilities. The departments work together to serve the needs of Salina's citizens, and they aim to be the best performing municipality in Kansas.