đź“°BIDDEFORD | Biddeford City Council Selects Next City Manager
By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford
October 27, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council are pleased to announce Laurie Smith as their choice for Biddeford’s next City Manager. The Council will vote to confirm a three-year agreement with Smith at their meeting on November 5, 2026.
“I’m pleased to nominate Laurie Smith to serve as Biddeford’s next City Manager,” said Mayor LaFountain. “Her extensive municipal experience, financial acumen, and management skills will be valuable as we strengthen City operations and plan for Biddeford’s future. I look forward to working with Laurie, our staff, and the City Council to address the challenges ahead and better serve our residents.”
Smith currently serves as the Town Manager of Kennebunkport, a position she has held for the last twelve years. She previously worked as Assistant City Manager, Interim City Manager, Interim Finance Director, and Community Relations Manager in her 10-year career for the City of Auburn, Maine. She has also served as Town Manager in the Maine communities of Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, Oxford and Boothbay. Ms. Smith has a B.A. in Public Administration from the University of Maine Orono and resides in Kennebunk, Maine.
“I’m honored to be joining Biddeford as City Manager,” Smith said. “Throughout this process, I’ve been impressed by how deeply people care about this city and its future. I look forward to getting to know the community, supporting our dedicated employees, and working with the Mayor and City Council to turn shared priorities into meaningful progress.
Upon confirmation of her appointment, Smith will assume the duties of the position on December 29, 2026.
The City Council was assisted in their nationwide search by Don Gerrish from Gerrish Municipal Consulting Services, LLC, in their search.
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