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Cathedral City manager announces retirement, council says replacement process will be deliberative
Summary
City Manager Charlie told the City Council on June 25 that he will retire later this year; council members praised his service and said they will pursue a deliberative replacement process with community involvement.
City Manager Charlie announced June 25 that he has decided to retire and plans to remain in Cathedral City as a resident. "My intent is to stay here in, Cathedral City and be part of the community," Charlie said, adding he considered it an honor to serve the city.
Council members responded with thanks and reflections on his years of service. Council member Lamb thanked Charlie for leading the city since 2019 and noted staff continuity, saying department heads and an assistant city manager are in place to run operations.
The council did not take any formal personnel action at the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Gregory and other council members said the council will follow a “deliberative process” for hiring a successor and that there will likely be some form of community involvement as the city moves toward Charlie’s retirement date in September.
Council members repeatedly framed the announcement as expected but still significant, and urged residents to watch for future opportunities to comment on transition plans. No timelines or interim-management appointments were announced at the meeting.
