MB About Town: New planning director
City Manager Bruce Moe announced the appointment of Talyn Mirzakhanian as Community Development Director. Mirzakhanian had served as interim director since the departure of Carrie Tai earlier in January and as the City’s planning manager since November 2020. She will now oversee the Community Development department’s five divisions: building and safety, planning, code enforcement, traffic engineering, and environmental sustainability. “I’m deeply grateful to Talyn Mirzakhanian for her dedication to our city,” Moe said. “She has tackled some weighty issues since joining Manhattan Beach and is perfectly suited to help guide us through the challenges ahead, “Talyn has proven herself to be capable, dedicated, and hardworking. She’s deeply experienced in complex planning matters, embraces top-level customer service, and is a great team player who doesn’t hesitate to proactively address issues and provide assistance.” Mirzakhanian has already experienced trial by fire, overseeing the Community Development Department’s handling of Project Verandas, the residential development on Rosecrans that the Council rejected last October and then approved in January. She possesses over 18 years of…
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