Rose Institute presents Survey at City Manager Conference

The Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, in partnership with the California City Management Foundation (CCMF), presented the 2025 California City Manager Survey: A Profile of the Profession at the League of California Cities (LOCC) 2026 City Managers Conference in Napa, California on February 13.

This Survey, which provides a comprehensive overview of city managers in California, seeks to promote a greater understanding of this influential group of public officials. Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions and California Joint Powers Insurance Authority contributed additional support.

The Survey presents data on the demographics, average tenure, educational attainment, and employment history of California’s city managers. The Survey also reports city managers’ opinions on the most pressing issues their communities face.

Rose Institute Assistant Director Bipasa Nadon presented the report at the conference. “City managers are critical to the operation of local government in California,” she said.  “We are pleased to work with CCMF to learn more about and spotlight this profession.”

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