City Of Manhattan Beach: City Of Manhattan Beach Appoints Erick Lee Public Works Director

Press release from the City of Manhattan Beach:

06/24/2021 9:00 AM

Press Release: City of Manhattan Beach Appoints Erick Lee Public Works Director (PDF)

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City of Manhattan Beach Appoints Erick Lee Public Works Director

Manhattan Beach, CA (June 24, 2021) - The City of Manhattan Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Lee to the position of Public Works Director. Mr. Lee had been serving in an interim capacity for the City since May 17.

“It’s an honor to be selected to serve as the Public Works Director, and I’m thankful that the City Manager and City Council have entrusted me to lead this critical aspect of the City’s operations,” said  Lee. “I look forward to working with our dedicated Public Works team as they continue to provide exemplary services to the Manhattan Beach community.”  

Public Works Director Lee has a strong management background in a wide range of operational areas during his over 24 years in local government. At the City of Beverly Hills, Mr. Lee served as the Deputy Director of Public Works and a civilian Division Commander for the Police Department. Thereafter, Mr. Lee served as the Executive Director of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority overseeing emergency dispatch operations for the region, including Manhattan Beach. Most recently, he served as the City Manager for the City of Hawthorne.

“In Erick’s time with the City, he’s already made a positive impression by learning quickly, identifying infrastructure in need of improvement, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to address community needs,” said City Manager Bruce Moe. “I have confidence that Erick will be a tremendous asset for the City as we continue to address ongoing maintenance needs as well as critical capital improvement projects.” 

Over the course of his career, Mr. Lee has demonstrated an ability to lead teams that deliver results by implementing City Council priorities/initiatives, collaborating on regional projects, securing and administering state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, implementing capital projects, and working effectively with the communities he’s served.

Mr. Lee has a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University Northridge. In 2008, he was recognized by the City of Beverly Hills for an Employee Excellence Award for Outstanding Job Performance.

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