Interim City Manager Appointment
Summary
The council is working on appointing a new City Manager, the person who runs the city's daily operations and answers to the council. The appointment process happened behind closed doors, which is allowed under state law for personnel matters.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The City Manager's salary and contract terms will affect the city budget, but details weren't made public.
All Pacific Grove residents, once a permanent city manager is in place to lead daily operations.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Special Closed Session Meeting (Closed) — November 9, 2026
The council is working on appointing a new City Manager, the person who runs the city's daily operations and answers to the council. The appointment process happened behind closed doors, which is allowed under state law for personnel matters.
City Council Regular Meeting — August 19, 2026
Richard Lyons Rerig, Jr. will temporarily run city hall as a retired annuitant while the city fills the permanent city manager job.
City Council Regular Meeting — February 4, 2026
Deputy City Manager Joyce Halabi steps in as acting City Manager starting February 5, 2026.
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