Rialto appoints Tanya Williams as its new City Manager

Rialto, Calif. – The City of Rialto is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Williams as its new City Manager, effective immediately. Williams, who has served in the City Manager’s office since 2022, brings more than a decade of local government service to the Rialto’s top staff position.

Her hiring was approved by the City Council Tuesday night.

“Tanya Williams’ hiring represents a milestone for our community, as the first woman City Manager and someone who understands and embraces the opportunities in front of us,” said Mayor Joe Baca. “Tanya loves Rialto, believes in Rialto and wants to be in Rialto. We’re fortunate to have her lead our outstanding team of City professionals.”

Said Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, “Tanya Williams is extremely qualified to help lead our City into the future. Her hiring is a very important step in moving Rialto in the right direction. I congratulate her, and I know her employees and the community will love her.”

Williams was originally hired in 2022 as Assistant to the Rialto City Manager after having served as Budget Director for the City of San Bernardino. Before then, she serves as Senior Management Analyst in the City of Indian Wells’ Public Works Department, Deputy City Manager in Tualatin, Oregon, and Community Development Management Analyst for the City of Hillsboro, Oregon.

Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in politics and African studies at the University of San Francisco and master’s degree in local government administration from Portland State University.

“I want to thank the Mayor and City Council for their confidence in me and look forward to working with our team to build on the City of Rialto’s outstanding legacy of public service,” Williams said. “Ours is a city of innovation and progress, and I’m honored to work alongside our partners and stakeholders to maximize the opportunities ahead of us.”