Phillip L. Rodenberg     715 Princess Anne Street, Room 203     P.O. Box 7447, Fredericksburg, VA  22404     Write to Mr. Rodenberg

(540) 372-1010     FAX: (540) 372-1201     Office Hours: M - F     8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City, translating City Council's vision, policies and priorities into action. City Manager Phil Rodenberg sums up his approach to government operations with this phrase:

Fredericksburg’s official seal carries the motto: ‘We Extend Our Reputation By Deeds.’ The value of your City government is measured in how well its employees perform the work of protecting and enhancing our historic City. Through teamwork and by focusing on citizens, we are building a safer, healthier community.

Welcome to our Web site. We’ve put together a lot of useful information, not only for City residents, but also for those interested in visiting or locating a business in Fredericksburg. Feel free to contact me or the City Manager’s staff to help you with any questions or concerns you might have.

Sincerely,
Phil Rodenberg

City Manager's Reports

2007 Excellence & Achievement Awards

2006 Excellence & Achievement Awards

Biographical Information

Phillip L. Rodenberg became Fredericksburg’s City Manager on July 1, 2003, after being appointed by the City Council.

Prior to coming to Fredericksburg, Phil served as a municipal manager in two other historic Virginia communities. He was the Deputy Town Manager of Leesburg, from 2000 to 2003. He was the Assistant to the Manager, then Assistant City Manager of Williamsburg, from 1994 to 2000.

Prior to local government, Phil worked in Washington, D.C., as a Legislative Assistant for a U.S. Congressman, as a technical staffer for a congressional committee, and then as a Legislative Director for a U.S. aircraft manufacturing trade association.

Phil holds a Master’s in Public Policy degree from the College of William & Mary and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication degree from the University of Oklahoma.

He is a Credentialed Manager and member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and a Past President of the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA).

He is Fredericksburg’s eighth City Manager to serve since 1912 when the City adopted the Council-Manager form of government.

Phil and his wife, Susan, have five children.