New City Manager Named

Adapted from a City of Arcadia press release.

The City Council has named Dominic Lazzaretto as Arcadia's next city manager. Lazzaretto is currently the city manager of La Palma; he will replace retiring Arcadia City Manager Don Penman.

The Council is expected to formally approve Lazzaretto's hire at its Feb. 21 meeting. Lazzaretto will take the reins in Arcadia on March 26.

Mayor Gary Kovacic said the competition was steep.

“We received over 80 applications for the job and were very pleased with the level of interest and quality of the applicants. After an extensive review and interview process, Dominic (Lazzaretto) was the unanimous choice of the Council members.”

Along with Kovacic, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Harbicht sat on the Council subcommittee formed to finalize a contract with Lazzaretto.

“Mr. Lazzaretto has some big shoes to fill as Don Penman did an outstanding job for us," Harbicht said. "We are confident he is equal to the task and are looking forward to having him on board."

Lazzaretto has worked for the City of La Palma for nine years and served as city manager for the past six. During his tenure, La Palma was twice listed among the “Top 100 Small Cities inthe United States” by Money Magazine and twice named “The Best Small City to Raise a Family in Orange County” by Parenting Magazine.

He is regarded as a hands-on manager who is very involved with the community.