MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – City Manager Tom DeSantis is stepping down.

The City Council Tuesday night accepted his notice of retirement effective at the end of the month.

DeSantis joined the City of Moreno Valley in 2011, serving as Human Resources Director, Administrative Services Director and Assistant City Manager before appointment as City Manager in 2017. His career of nearly 30 years also included senior management positions in Riverside and San Bernardino counties as well as the City of Riverside.

“We have accomplished so much in this community,” said DeSantis. “Collaboration among elected officials, community stakeholders and staff has transformed Moreno Valley into an economic-development powerhouse and leaves the City extremely well positioned for the future. I have found it professionally and personally rewarding to be part of such a successful, community-driven team.”

The Council has appointed Economic Development Director Mike Lee as Interim City Manager.

DeSantis joins a growing list of Inland Empire city managers who have retired, resigned or fired in recent months

Story Date: December 12, 2019