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November 2015
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City Council Names Long-Time Paramount Staffer John Moreno as New City Manager At its August 4th meeting, the Paramount City Council announced that Assistant City Manager John Moreno would replace retiring City Manager Linda Benedetti-Leal. The transition took place on October 9th. Moreno, a Fresno native who has a bachelor’s degree from UCLA in history and a master’s in public administration from USC, joined Paramount as a management analyst in 1993. Since that time he has steadily worked his way upward in a variety of positions with the City, serving as Assistant Public Works Director, Assistant Public Safety Director, Public Safety Director, and Assistant City Manager. “I’m truly honored to be selected by the City Council for this position,” he said. “I look forward to working with our great group of employees to continue delivering excellent customer service, innovative programs, and first-class amenities to the residents and businesses of Paramount. “During my 22 years with the City, I have learned the values and expectations of this diverse and thriving town,” Moreno continued. “With this experience, as well as my enthusiasm for the work, I will collaborate with the City Council to provide the leadership necessary to keep our community safe, healthy, and prosperous.” In one of his first moves
in his new job, Moreno brought Kevin Chun on board as Assistant City Manager from the City of La Cañada Flintridge. Chun’s career in local government has included previous stints with Irvine, Culver City, and Bellflower. He has a bachelor’s degree from UC, Irvine in political science and his master’s in public administration from USC.
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“I’ve always been interested in government and politics,” Chun said, noting time spent in the S t a t e L eg i s l a t u r e a s a committee consultant (Assembly Transportation Committee) and as White House intern during the Clinton Administration. “Through school and internships I learned that local government is the closest to its citizens
and has the most direct impact. I enjoy that our work improves communities and enhances individual lives. “I’ve always been impressed with Paramount as an observer from afar,” Chun added. “That perspective has been reinforced after meeting everyone and learning more about City services, projects, and programs.”
He noted that he is committed to the concept of providing the best for the community. “I want to ensure that this high level of service continues and even improves so residents and businesses know that City staff is available and can be trusted. I want to bring my experience from four other cities to offer new ideas and perspective to Paramount’s operations.”
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