ELECTION 2024: Steve Charelian will win City Council seat
by Mark McDermott As his campaign rolled to completion a few weeks ago, Steve Charelian’s campaign manager asked him how he was feeling about things. “Well, it’s still not final, but I gave it my best shot,” Charlian said. “You know, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.” His campaign manager looked down at his tablet […]
Manhattan Beach Council Candidate Charelian former finace director
by Jefferson Graham After serving 35 years for the city of Manhattan Beach, most recently as its finance director, Steve Charelian only lasted a few weeks away from City Hall when he stepped down in July. “This isn’t goodbye,” he said in his last appearance before the Council. One month later, Charelian filed papers to […]
Finance director Steve Charelian retires after 35 year career with the City of MB
by Mark McDermott Finance Director Steve Charelian is retiring after a 35 year career with the City of Manhattan Beach. His final day is July 5. Charelian has served as the head of the Finance Department since 2018, taking over after his predecessor, Bruce Moe, was named City Manager. He had big shoes to fill. […]