The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and carries out the policies enacted by the City Council and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City government. Specific duties include preparing and presenting a balanced annual budget for the City Council, serving as the Emergency Operations Director, and serving as the Personnel Officer.
The City Manager’s Office oversees the City Clerk’s division (elections and records keeping), emergency management, parking enforcement/crossing guards, public safety, solid waste and Recreation Services and programs.
The City Manager is also responsible for oversight of all other City departments and divisions which include: Administrative Services (finance and utility billing), Community Development and Economic Development, Public Works (stormwater, streets, traffic engineering, tree trimming, and Water operations and capital programming). The City Manager is also responsible for managing the contract services with the LA County Sheriff’s Department.
Updates from the City Manager
These Updates from the City Manager are designed to keep Lomita residents informed about the City’s ongoing projects, programs and priorities. These updates provide timely information on community improvements, public safety efforts and infrastructure investments, along with highlights of recent accomplishments and what’s coming next.
Published every two weeks, the Updates from the City Manager aim to offer transparency into City operations and ensure residents stay connected to how Lomita is working to enhance the quality of life across the community.
