Martin Pastucha has accomplished much during his tenure as Santa Monica Public Works Director, and now the time has come for him to bid the job farewell. Pastucha announced his retirement last week, effective July 8, in a move that will conclude more than 30 years of dedicated public service.
"Martin’s devotion to public service is evident in every corner of our community,” said City Manager Rick Cole. “He leaves a lasting legacy of improved public facilities including parks, streetscapes, water-wise landscaping and modern equipment and technology. Every day our residents benefit from the Public Works team that he built and led. His commitment to both environmental and fiscal sustainability as well as his calm and tenacious commitment to getting things done, means Santa Monica is better off today because of his leadership.”
As head of Public Works, Pastucha oversaw 505 full-time employees and an annual budget of $125.8 million. His long list of accomplishments includes the recent integration of the EXPO Light Rail and reconstruction of the California Incline.
Pastucha joined the city in 2011, having previously served as Public Works Director for Pasadena and La Habra. He has also held leadership positions with the League of California Cities and holds membership in a number of public works organizations.
Read more about Pastucha's retirement here.