Input sought in Pasadena City Manager selection

PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT FOR NEW CITY MANAGER AT MARCH 3 AND MARCH 8, 2016 MEETINGS

PASADENA, Calif.—As the City undertakes its search for a new City Manager, the public is encouraged to attend meetings on either March 3 or March 8, 2016 to provide input about the most important qualities which potential candidates should have.

Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek said the City Council feels it is important to hear from the residents and other stakeholders about the City Manager position.  The meetings will be held:

• Thursday, March 3, 2016, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.; and
• Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Noon-1 p.m. at the Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa Street.

Anyone who would like to offer input but cannot attend the meetings can do so online at www.cityofpasadena.net/CityManagerRecruitment.

The public meetings will be facilitated by the executive search firm of Bob Murray and Associates.

The City Council anticipates applications for City Manager will be accepted beginning in March with screening and interviews taking place in May and June and an anticipated hire date in the summer.

The Council’s Ad Hoc Search Committee for a new City Manager includes Mayor Tornek, along with Councilmembers Victor Gordo, Tyron Hampton and Margaret McAustin.