Jeff Pederson became Grand Island City Administrator in September of 2007 following a two-year term as City Manager for Dodge City, Kansas.
He previously served cities in Iowa and South Dakota, including 13 years as City Manager for Vermillion, South Dakota. Jeff holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration, and has served as president of both the Great Open Spaces City Management Association and the South Dakota City Management Association. A native of South Dakota, Jeff possesses over 25 years of experience in local government administration. Married with four children, Jeff enjoys motorcycling and soccer activities in his leisure time.

The City Administrator is responsible to the Mayor and the City Council for the administrative functions of City government. The City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer for the City and is charged with the day-to-day responsibilities of supervision, coordination, and administration of the City Departmental activities; formulation, presentation, and administration of the budget; development of program and policy alternatives and recommendations for consideration by the Mayor and City Council; preparation of staff reports; and keeping the Mayor and City Council informed as to operational and administrative needs and activities. The City Administrator also provides long-range planning leadership, provides leadership to the City staff and professional consultants, and administers programs of the Mayor and City Council.