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SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The City of San Bernardino has announced that City Manager Robert Field will be leaving his post on January 17, 2023. The announcement was made by Mayor John Valdivia at the start of the City Council meeting on Wednesday, December 7.
The Mayor and City Council will discuss a process to replace Field at a special meeting tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 pm.
“The City Council and I wish Rob Field the best in his future endeavors,” said Mayor Valdivia. “Our city experienced positive direction in the region and advanced capital investment projects forward under his leadership these past two and a half years.”
Field was named City Manager in September of 2020.
As City Manager, Field worked with the Mayor and Council to finalize San Bernardino’s Bankruptcy, enabling the city to re-invest in its parks, streets, libraries, police, and code enforcement. With a focus on economic development, a record number of building permits were issued in 2022.
His efforts at the state level helped to prevent sales tax revenue generated at San Bernardino’s fulfillment centers from being diverted elsewhere in the state, preserving millions of dollars in revenue per year.
