August 12, 2009
Thomas J. Tomzak City of Fredericksburg
Mayor 715 Princess Anne Street
P. O. Box 7447
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7447
(540) 372-1022
Release sent August 11, 2009
City Council Appoints Beverly R. Cameron as City Manager
Contact: Thomas J. Tomzak, Mayor (540) 372-1022
The Fredericksburg City Council appointed Beverly R. Cameron as city manager, effective August 12, 2009, at its meeting August 11, 2009. Mr. Cameron has been the Assistant City Manager since 1986, and has served as interim city manager since April, 2009. He will earn an annual salary of $155,000.
Mr. Cameron, a native of Front Royal, Virginia, holds the degrees of bachelor's of city planning from the University of Virginia, and master's in business administration from the College of William and Mary.
Fredericksburg Mayor Thomas J. Tomzak, M.D. commented, “I think this is a very good decision for the city of Fredericksburg. In Bev, we get a combination of experience, dedication, talent, and a continuation of leadership.”
During his 23 years of service to the city, Mr. Cameron has: Served as project manager for numerous capital projects including: headquarters branch renovation of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Sophia Street Parking Garage, New Police Headquarters and 911 Center, and Dixon Park Athletic Complex.
Led major initiatives including work necessary to create the FRED Regional Transit System, upgrading of city’s bond rating in 1998, and implementation of enhanced budgeting and financial management systems. Been responsible for development of special service district(s) for the provision of enhanced municipal services in “New City Area.” This led to the construction of a major roadway (Cowan Boulevard) six years ahead of previous VDOT schedule. Assisted in the coordination of improved cash management and investment procedures which significantly improved investment returns.
Cameron assisted city managers and city councils in the development and negotiation of cost effective regional solutions for water supply, jails, libraries, commuter rail, and solid waste management. Had a major role in planning, procurement, financing and construction of two new schools in the city – Lafayette Upper Elementary School and James Monroe High School. Served as acting city manager for a combined period of approximately 16 months in 1992–93, 2002–2004.
Mr. Cameron said, “I am honored to serve as Fredericksburg’s city manager and to lead a team of over 400 hard-working and dedicated men and women who labor every day to provide essential services to the citizens of Fredericksburg. While the city faces many fiscal challenges, city staff and I are committed to advancing Council’s goals that will improve the quality of life for our residents.”
