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Placerville names David Warren next city manager as Morris prepares to retire

Placerville City Council · August 13, 2025
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Summary

Mayor Clerici announced City Manager Morris will retire in October; the council selected David Warren as the next city manager and Warren addressed the council, saying he is "honored and excited" to serve and will support broadband and capital projects during the transition.

Mayor Clerici told the council on Aug. 12 that City Manager Morris intends to retire in early October and that the council had conducted an open recruitment and interviews. The council selected David Warren as the next city manager and announced a transition plan to ensure continuity.

"I'm both honored and excited to serve as your next city manager," David Warren told the council after his selection, adding he looks forward to continuing projects including the broadband fiber project and the Placerville Drive connectivity, bicycle, pedestrian, and bridge widening project. Warren thanked the administrative team, the outgoing manager, the city council and his wife for support.

Mayor Clerici said the council received multiple qualified applications, conducted interviews and ultimately appointed an internal candidate. Council discussion emphasized ensuring a smooth transition; Warren said he and Mr. Morris are "actively working on a plan to help ensure a smooth transition" ahead of Morris's October retirement.

The council did not take a separate roll-call vote on the appointment in open session during the Aug. 12 meeting; the announcement was presented as part of the mayor's announcements and Warren—OVID?s remarks.