The City of Wildomar has officially removed the “interim” designation from Chris Mann’s title, appointing him as its permanent city manager. His appointment was confirmed following a unanimous City Council vote on Friday, September 30.
Mann has worked in local government for over 25 years, having previously managed the cities of Yucaipa and Canyon Lake.
“During his time in Yucaipa, he was credited with eliminating a structural budget deficit, passing a new revenue measure, significantly reducing homelessness, leading the city to be named one of the safest in California, and creating award-winning communications efforts,” according to a news release. “In Canyon Lake, Mann turned an $800,000 deficit into a surplus and helped launch the city’s first municipal fire department.”
Mann holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and political science from California Lutheran University and is in the process of earning his Master of Public Administration at San Diego State University. He is a graduate of the International City/County Management Association’s High Performance Leadership Academy. He is also a member of the California City Management Foundation (CCMF), the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), and the American Society for Public Administration.
Mann was appointed Wildomar's interim city manager in May.
“We have been pleased with Chris’ performance as our interim city manager and are excited to be able to retain him in the role on a permanent basis,” Mayor Ashlee DePhillippo said. “Chris is a highly experienced municipal executive known for driving innovation, fiscal responsibility, and effective communications. His experience aligns well with Wildomar’s needs as we continue to grow and explore new economic development and infrastructure opportunities.”