08/25/2026
Heather Trautman Named Acting City Manager of Airway Heights
City Manager Albert Tripp has appointed Heather Trautman, the City's Building and Planning Director, to serve as Acting City Manager effective August 20. Ms. Trautman will serve as Acting City Manager while City Manager Albert Tripp is on administrative leave.
Trautman has served the City of Airway Heights since 2019, most recently as Building and Planning Director, where she has led major initiatives including transportation grant applications that led to over 13 million dollars of funding from State and Federal agencies, the City's first online permitting portal for residential permits, and the implementation of the City's Geographic Information System Program.
During her tenure at the City of Airway Heights, Ms. Trautman oversaw several award-winning projects, the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Subarea Plan, both of which won the Governor's Smart Communities Award. Prior to her time at Airway Heights, Ms. Trautman spent 24 years at the City of Spokane, serving as Director of Neighborhood Services; Interim Director of Neighborhoods, Housing and Human Services Division; and Interim Director of Planning. In her role as Acting City Manager of Airway Heights, Ms. Trautman will oversee day-to-day City operations, including budgeting, departmental administration, and coordination with City Council.
"I remain committed to a simple but important principle: serving those who serve," said Trautman. "We will continue supporting our employees, maintaining open communication, working collaboratively with our City Council, and ensuring that we remain focused on providing exceptional service to the people who depend on us."
City operations and services will continue without interruption.
For questions, contact Heather Trautman at 509-244-2552
