Newport Beach’s Tara Finnigan has been promoted to the assistant city manager’s position. Finnigan started her new job on Jan. 18.
Palos Verdes Estates has hired a longtime public administrator as its next city manager. Mark T. Prestwich was hired unanimously by the city council on Jan. 12.
Yountville Vice Mayor Kerri Dorman is moving to Austin, Texas.
Santa Monica Public Works Director and Interim Assistant City Manager Susan Cline has been promoted to the permanent Assistant City Manager’s role.