Thursday, AUGUST 7, 2025 |
Photo – Rawlins City Manager Tom Sarvey – Courtesy City of Rawlins
The Rawlins City Council will appoint a temporary City Manager during Tom Sarvey’s absence.
City Manager Tom Sarvey was not present at Tuesday’s Rawlins City Council meeting. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Sarvey is suffering from a serious medical issue, but no official details have been released.
After a lengthy executive session, Councilman Steve Sanger introduced a motion to appoint Rawlins Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Pam Thayer as the temporary City Manager. Councilman Sanger said Thayer will fill the role until Sarvey returns or a permanent replacement is selected. While serving as City Manager, Thayer may delegate city staff to assist with her ongoing responsibilities as Downtown Development Authority Executive Director.
Of the ten incorporated municipalities in Carbon County, Rawlins is the only one operating under a City Manager form of government. Unlike the traditional Mayor and Council system, the Rawlins City Council sets policy and appoints a City Manager to carry out its decisions. The City Manager oversees budgeting, staffing, infrastructure, and the day-to-day operations of the city.
Tom Sarvey was appointed as the City Manager of Rawlins in July of 2023, after serving over nine months as Interim City Manager and Finance Director. Since his appointment, the city has not filled the Finance Director or Human Resources Director positions, leaving Sarvey responsible for those functions in addition to his City Manager duties.
Bigfoot99 would like to wish City Manager Tom Sarvey a speedy recovery.
