Biggs Named Carson City Manager

A Redondo Beach resident will be Carson's newest city manager, effective Sept. 25, the city announced Thursday.

David C. Biggs, who was most recently Montebello's interim assistant city administrator, was appointed after a nearly six-month search.

Biggs served as an assistant city manager of Redondo Beach for 5 1/2 years. His last day was Oct. 8, 2010. In announcing Biggs' departure in September, Redondo Beach City Manager Bill Workman credited Biggs with initiating several new business opportunities including the proposed Shade Hotel.

Biggs also served as the city manager of Tustin and Morgan Hill and economic development director of Huntington Beach.

In his new position, Biggs will also be the executive director of Carson's redevelopment agency.

"I am looking forward to joining the city on Sept. 26 and to working with the mayor and council, city staff and the community," said Biggs, who signed a three-year contract. "As a resident of the South Bay, I have come to know the city of Carson very well and I am eager to begin my tenure as city manager."

City News Service contributed to this report.