Louisville selects Diana Langley as next city manager

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Louisville, Colo. — Following a competitive nationwide recruitment process, Louisville City Council members on Monday voted unanimously to select Diana Langley as Louisville’s next city manager, subject to contract negotiation.

“The quality of our finalists was terrific,” said Louisville Mayor Chris Leh. “It made the decision challenging, but that’s a good challenge to have. Diana’s leadership style, experience, and insights about Louisville challenges and opportunities deeply impressed the City Council. Our unanimous vote speaks volumes about the confidence we have in her moving forward.”

Langley has served since 2021 as the city manager for Yuba City, California, a city of 70,000 north of Sacramento. Prior to assuming that role, Langley served as Yuba City’s Interim City Manager and Public Works Director. Langley holds a Master of Public Administration degree from National University, San Diego as well as a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State University, Chico.

“I am honored to have been selected by the City Council as Louisville’s City Manager and am eager to serve the community,” said Langley, “Louisville is known for its rich history, charm, and strong civic engagement, and I look forward to working alongside the City Council and staff to continue Louisville’s tradition of being a great place to live.”

Council members also voted to appoint Mayor Leh and Councilmember Judi Kern as a committee to negotiate a contract with Langley. Once a contract is negotiated and approved, the City Council will announce a start date for the new city manager.

Louisville’s process to recruit a new city manager began in August 2024, following the resignation of former city manager Jeff Durbin. The City contracted with Bob Murray & Associates, a national search firm, to assist in the search. More than 50 candidates applied for the position, a pool which the consultant and a Council committee whittled down to four finalists who were announced earlier this month. Each of the four finalists attended a meet-and-greet event with Louisville residents and staff last week as well as interviews with Council members.

In addition to Langley, the finalists included Jay Harrington, currently the county manager for Routt County, Colorado; Sara Ott, currently the city manager for Aspen, Colorado; and Jason Rogers, currently the city manager for Commerce City, Colorado. Rogers withdrew his name from consideration prior to Monday’s Council meeting.