The City Manager serves as the City's Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for carrying out the policies and priorities established by the City Council while overseeing the daily operations of municipal government.
Working with City staff, residents, businesses, regional partners, and community organizations, the City Manager's Office coordinates the delivery of public services, manages the City's operations and finances, and ensures municipal resources are used effectively, transparently, and responsibly.
The City Manager provides leadership to all City departments, implements the City Council's strategic priorities, and aligns the City's people, projects, and financial resources with the community's long-term vision as expressed through the City's adopted plans and policies. Through a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the City Manager's Office works to deliver exceptional public service and enhance the quality of life for everyone who calls Keego Harbor home.
City Manager
Joseph Gacioch
City Manager's Office
Joe Gacioch serves as the City Manager and TIFA Director for the City of Keego Harbor. He was appointed City Manager by the City Council in September 2026 after initially joining the City as Interim City Manager in June. Joe brings more than 15 years of experience in local government leadership, with a focus on organizational improvement, community development, strategic planning, and translating community priorities into action. Before joining Keego Harbor, he served for 14 years with the City of Ferndale, Michigan, where he helped lead the community through significant downtown investment, neighborhood improvements, infrastructure projects, economic development, and modernization of City services. As Keego Harbor City Manager, Joe is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City and implementation of the policies and priorities established by the City Council. In his dual role as TIFA Director, he also works with the TIFA Board, businesses, property owners, regional partners, and developers to advance investment and redevelopment within the City’s development district. Joe is an ICMA Credentialed Manager and holds a Master of Public Administration from Wayne State University. He believes effective local government should be accessible, practical, transparent, and focused on getting things done—and that even a small city can accomplish ambitious things when its elected officials, staff, boards, residents, and businesses are working toward a shared vision.