City Manager Biography
 Clay J. Pearson City Manager |
Clay J. Pearson was appointed as the City Manager of the City of Novi in July 2006. Mr. Pearson oversees all City operations and works closely with the City Council to carry out its annual goals and policy directives. He is responsible for the internal operations of the City, which consists of a 2011/2012 General Fund budget of more than $28.0 million, in a total budget of $48.7 million, and 238 full-time employees. In Novi, growth management and development, organizational development and employee support, technology initiatives, infrastructure, budget management, public safety, parks, recreation and cultural services, and citizen engagement are priorities.
Over the last year Mr. Pearson has been instrumental with business attraction efforts and economic growth on a local, national, and international level. He continues to be active with the International City/County Management Association, an organization of 8,871 managers worldwide, along with multiple associations and organizations. Mr. Pearson also serves on the Board of Directors of Alliance for Innovation, the Michigan Intelligent Transportation Systems, Michigan Local Government Managers Association, and the Library Network Board.
In addition, Mr. Pearson is a member on the Building Authority. This Board was responsible for the development and construction of the new Novi Public Library. The new Library is an integral component of the Civic Center Campus, providing lifelong learning and creative opportunities adjacent to the recently developed Fuerst Park with its sculptures, bike and walking paths, Township Hall and amphitheater.
Mr. Pearson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Kansas. He lives in Novi with his wife, Jennifer.