Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by the City Council on Tuesday, and his employment became effective the following day. Manfro had been serving as Interim City Manager since August 2025.
“Mr. Manfro brings more than three decades of municipal government experience to the position, including serving as City Manager for the City of Westminster from 2012 to 2020,” a news release states. “Over the course of his career, he also held leadership and human resources roles with the cities of La Mesa, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, and Alhambra, building a strong foundation in organizational leadership, risk management, and public sector administration.”
“I am honored by the Council’s appointment and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the Fullerton community in this capacity,” Manfro said. “Over the past several months as Interim City Manager, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with our City Council and dedicated staff to maintain momentum on key priorities. I look forward to continuing that work and partnering with our residents, businesses, and employees to build on Fullerton’s strong foundation.”
Manfro earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Redlands and his Master of Public Administration from Cal State University Dominguez Hills.
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