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Newport Beach honors retiring city manager Grace Leung; staff transition announced
Summary
The City Council on Dec. 9 recognized City Manager Grace Leung’s seven years of service with a proclamation citing fiscal stewardship, major capital projects and emergency responses; Simone Georges was introduced as the incoming city manager.
The Newport Beach City Council honored City Manager Grace Leung on Dec. 9 as she prepares to retire after more than seven years leading the city.
Mayor Joe Stapleton presented a proclamation that listed Leung’s hire date (Sept. 4, 2018) and highlighted accomplishments the council attributed to her tenure: maintaining balanced budgets, advancing major capital projects including Lido Fire Station No. 2 and San Miguel Park’s ADA upgrades, directing the Lower Harbor dredging program,…
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