City Administrator Transition

OWATONNA, Minn., July 16, 2025 – The City Council, at its July 15 meeting, approved the employment agreement for Assistant City Administrator Jenna Tuma to serve as Owatonna’s next City Administrator. Tuma was selected by the City Council May 23 following a comprehensive and public selection process. She will assume the role August 8 and be officially sworn in at the August 19 City Council meeting.

Current City Administrator Kris Busse announced her retirement in February. Owatonna community members are invited to join City Council Members, Mayor Jessop and City staff to honor Busse at a reception August 6 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. There will be a brief program at 5:30 with light refreshments served. The event will be held at the Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane.

Busse has served as Owatonna’s City Administrator since 2007. “My decision to retire comes with a mix of emotions—gratitude for the time spent serving this wonderful community and sadness as I prepare to say goodbye to such a dedicated and talented team,” said Busse.

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