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Beverly Hills City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey has announced her retirement, effective June 2026, after a distinguished 35-year career in public service. She made history as the first female City Manager in 2023, having held significant roles including Assistant City Manager and Director of Community Services. Mayor Sharona Nazarian praised her leadership and the substantial impact she has made on the community. The City Council is preparing to discuss the process for selecting her successor, marking a pivotal transition for the city.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey is set to retire in June 2026, concluding a remarkable career that spans over 35 years in public service. Her tenure includes significant roles within the city, notably serving as the first female City Manager starting in 2023.
Hunt-Coffey’s career in Beverly Hills began in 2008 when she was hired as the Assistant Director of Community Services. She became the Director of Community Services in 2016, a role that involved oversight of several key divisions, including Recreation and Parks, Library, Human Services, and Administrative Support. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Assistant City Manager, where she played a pivotal part in the city’s operational successes before being appointed City Manager.
Throughout her time in office, Hunt-Coffey has expressed a deep sense of gratitude for the support she received from various stakeholders, including the Mayor, City Council, city staff, and the community. Her leadership has been characterized by a focus on community engagement and service excellence.
Mayor Sharona Nazarian acknowledged Hunt-Coffey’s legacy of respected leadership and her extensive institutional knowledge, emphasizing the impact of her contributions to the city. The Mayor remarked on the honor of seeing Hunt-Coffey rise through the ranks to achieve one of the highest positions in local governance.
As Hunt-Coffey prepares for her retirement, the Beverly Hills City Council plans to discuss the process for selecting the next City Manager at an upcoming meeting. The transition comes at a time when the city reflects on the achievements and milestones reached under Hunt-Coffey’s leadership.
This development marks a significant turning point for the city, as it will begin the search for a new leader who will continue the work and initiatives put in place by Hunt-Coffey. With her retirement not expected until 2026, the city has time to ensure a smooth transition, allowing for the next City Manager to be adequately prepared to take on the challenges ahead.
Hunt-Coffey’s career trajectory and contributions have been instrumental in shaping the operational framework of Beverly Hills, establishing a model of how leadership can drive community services and city governance. Her retirement will mark the end of an era for the city, but it also opens the door for new leadership to emerge and address the evolving needs of the Beverly Hills community.
The search for a new City Manager is just beginning, and the city council’s upcoming discussions will be crucial in determining the path forward for Beverly Hills as it balances the legacy of experienced leadership with the fresh perspectives sought for the future.
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