Mayor Terry Tornek announced that the City Council has appointed Mr. Steve Mermell as Pasadena’s new City Manager, effective immediately. Mr. Mermell had been serving as the Interim City Manager since February 15, 2016.
The unanimous decision by Mayor Tornek and the City Council occurred at the Monday, July 11, 2016 council meeting following a nationwide recruitment.
“After conducting a nationwide search with many well-qualified candidates, the Council concluded that long-term City employee Steve Mermell was the best choice,” Mayor Tornek said. Contract terms for Mr. Mermell’s appointment still need to be finalized, he said.
Mr. Mermell has devoted his government service career to Pasadena, having joined the City first in 1989 as an analyst for the Water and Power Department. He has served in a variety of positions including Purchasing Administrator, Budget Administrator, Deputy Finance Director, as well as temporary acting assignments as Finance Director, Planning Director and Health Director. He has served as one of two Assistant City Managers since 2009.
“I am humbled by the Council’s action. I don’t know if this is the best day of my career or if it was the day I was first hired by Pasadena,” the new City Manager said. “I want to thank the Council for their confidence in me and I look forward to my continued service for our community,” Mr. Mermell added.
About 50 applications were received by the City for consideration.
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