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Arroyo Grande confirms David Culver as next police chief; swearing-in set for Aug. 26
Summary
The Arroyo Grande City Council confirmed the appointment of David Culver as chief of police; Culver will begin work Aug. 15 and a public swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for the Aug. 26 council meeting.
City Manager Downing told the council on Aug. 12 that, following the retirement of Chief Martinez on May 30, 2025, an executive recruitment resulted in the selection of David Culver to serve as Arroyo Grande's next chief of police. "Mister Culver has 17 years of law enforcement experience having joined Arroyo Grande in 2019," Downing said, adding that Culver "embodies the qualities that our community have come to expect" from the police department.
Downing said that under Arroyo Grande Municipal Code section 2.34.010 the chief of police is appointed by the city manager with council concurrence and confirmation. He told the council Culver would begin as chief on Friday, Aug. 15, and that a public swearing ceremony would be held at the Aug. 26 council meeting.
The council approved the consent agenda that included the confirmation. Roll-call votes on the consent motion recorded in the meeting show Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Maravilla, Mayor Pro Tem Seacrest and Mayor Ray Russom voting in favor; the motion carried 4-0.
No other formal debate was recorded during the council's discussion of the appointment; city staff said they would host the publicly noticed swearing-in and provide any additional background materials requested by council members.
