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Finance and Administration

Our Mission

To serve all stakeholders through effective and efficient stewardship of resources while maintaining strong fiscal health.

Our Vision

To ensure excellence in the management of public resources and promote public and investor confidence in City government.

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Close-up of a textured, vintage ledger book cover in light olive green with the word 'LEDGER' prominently displayed in bold black letters.

About Us

The Finance and Administration Department provides financial and management information, control, & guidance to the Mayor, Department Administrators, and the City Council. The department is responsible for all budget and finance-related functions of the City, including accounting and treasury operations. The department also supports other departments and agencies in City Court Clerk operations, Grants, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, & Payroll.

Finance & Administration Divisions

Finance

Office of City Treasurer

City Court

Purchasing

Responsibilities

The primary goal of Finance Administration is to provide excellence in financial management for the City of Chattanooga. A strong fiscal position directly aligns with the City’s mission to empower Chattanoogans to live the life of their choosing by maintaining a financial infrastructure that ensures the provision of high quality services and sustained economic growth.

Leadership

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Javaid Majid
City Finance Officer
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Weston Porter
Deputy Chief Finance Officer
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Fredia Forshee, CPA, CGFM
Director of Management & Budget Analysis
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Brian Smart
Manager Financial Operations
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Jamie Zurkiya
City Treasurer
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Chelsea Sadler
Director Grants & Opportunities
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Debbie Talley
Procurement Officer
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Anthony Byrd
City Court Clerk

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Contact Us

Address
101 East 11th Street Suite 101
Chattanooga,TN 37402
Call
(423) 643-7360 (423) 643-7360

Hours of Operation

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.