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City Administrator
Chris Lowe
clowe@baldwincity.org
Chris Lowe was appointed City Administrator in September of 2011. Prior to his appointment as the City Administrator for Baldwin City, he served as the the assistant city administrator for the city of Warrensburg, MO. and Pleasant Hill, MO.
Chris received his bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas as well as a J.D. from Marquette University Law School. He also holds a master's degree in public administration from Bowie State University.
When asked about accepting the City Administrator position for Baldwin City, Chris enthusiastically replied, "this is a homecoming of sorts for me." Chris is originally from the Douglas County area, growing up in Pleasant Grove. "I consider the City Administrator position in Baldwin City a destination job. I'm tremendously excited."
Chris and his wife Dara also have 3 boys. Dara, Chris' wife, is a family physician and hopes to practice medicine in the community as well.
The City Administrator is appointed by the City Council & Mayor to manage the daily operations of the City, recommend an annual budget for approval, and serve as a liaison between the public and the governing body.
