McMinnville city government has a new Finance Department director. 

Samantha Moore was appointed during Tuesday night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. She has been serving as interim director since the resignation of Shirley Durham, who is now solely city recorder. 

“I am excited for the opportunity to continue to improve upon some processes and look at a few new ways to help be more transparent for city government, its employees and the citizens. Helping all the departments work better together I think will be a win for everyone,” said Moore. 

Moore was hired by the city in 2017 as an administrative assistant and began working her way up the proverbial ladder.

According to Mayor Ryle Chastain, she has proven her abilities and is an asset to the city. 

“I find Samantha to be a very effective communicator, to be extremely organized and I think everyone has seen her budget presentations over the years and we can all agree that those are extremely impressive,” said Chastain. “She has been an asset to us, especially during budget time. So far as I know, in the last few months she has done a very good job of managing the department. I think this would be a good move for the city going forward. I think she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and has shown herself to work effectively with Shirley and the other members of the Finance Department, as well as Mr. Everett Brock and Mr. Nolan Ming. I think this is a good move for the city of McMinnville.”

Moore received a unanimous nod from Chastain, Vice Mayor Everett Brock and Aldermen Zach Sutton, Rachel Kirby, Steve Harvey and Sally Brock. Alderman Stacey Harvey was absent.