At the conclusion of the rotation ceremony at the City Council meeting Tuesday night, David Lesser emerged as the new mayor of Manhattan Beach and Amy Howorth as Mayor Pro Tem.
Lesser thanked his colleagues, city staff, and most importantly, the Manhattan Beach community, which he said has kept him grounded for 18 years.
“Even when we disagre
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