El Cerrito City Manager Announces Retirement

EL CERRITO, CA – Scott Hanin has served as the city manager for El Cerrito since 2001, but after 17 years on the job, his retirement was announced Tuesday evening by the city council.

A new city hall was constructed under his leadership, and he was responsible for hiring the entirety of the city's current senior staff.

During his time managing the city, he focused his efforts on improving the budget and finance reporting and upgrading infrastructure, according to city officials.

Mayor Gabriel Quinto said he was very proud of Hanin's stint as city manager.

"He has worked to provide financial sustainability for the city, increased engagement with the community, helped create a sense of place here in El Cerrito, and made the health and safety of our residents his highest
priority," Quinto said.

"We will miss him here, but we wish him the very best for the next chapter in his life," Quinto said.

Prior to his time with El Cerrito, Hanin worked in numerous other local governments in the cities of New York and Pasadena. He had also served as the executive director for the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste
Management Authority.

He's lived in El Cerrito with his wife and two children for the past 10 years, coaching youth sports and volunteering for the Milo Foundation, an animal rescue in Richmond where he serves on the board.

"It has been a great run here in El Cerrito and just seemed like the right time to step down and take a break to spend more time with my family," Hanin said in a statement Wednesday.

"I have been lucky to have such dedicated city councils to work with and an amazing city staff that continually raises the bar for public service."

Assistant City Manager Karen Pinkos will take Hanin's position when he leaves in December. City officials say she has over 20 years experience managing local government.

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