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by Mark McDermott  The Manhattan Beach City Council formally appointed Talyn Mirzakhanian as city manager at its November 6 meeting.  Mirzakhanian has worked for the City of Manhattan Beach since 2020, first as a planning manager, then as community development director, and since August as acting city manager. The City Council conducted a nationwide search […]

The accidental city manager Bruce Moe took the long road to a life in public service    by Mark McDermott  Early in 2018, the Manhattan Beach City Council made a decision that, by necessity, was shrouded in mystery.  In closed session, the council unanimously voted to part ways with the city manager, Mark Danaj, without […]