City Of Pasadena Seeks Community Input for City Manager Recruitment

PASADENA, Calif.—Following the announcement of City Manager Miguel Márquez’s retirement, the Pasadena City Council has initiated a nationwide recruitment for the City’s next City Manager. To lead this executive recruitment, the Council has engaged WBCP Inc.

The City Council invites your input on the core attributes, leadership qualities, and technical strengths the City should prioritize to support our organization, community partnerships, and culture. Please use one of the links below to share your input. As a valued member of the community, your perspective is appreciated.

English survey: Bit.ly/CMEnglishSurvey

Spanish survey: Bit.ly/CMSpanishSurvey

Armenian survey: Bit.ly/CMArmenianSurvey

Chinese (Mandarin) survey: Bit.ly/CMChineseSurvey

Please respond by Monday, January 26, 2026. Responses will remain anonymous and will be used to develop interview questions and provide guidance to the City Council on the selection.

Applications for City Manager will be accepted through Thursday, January 29, 2026, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interviews in early March. For more information about the position, view the recruitment brochure.

If you have questions about the City Manager recruitment or would like to provide additional input beyond the survey, please contact recruiter Wendi Brown at Wendi@wbcpinc.com