Menifee Matters - Community News & Activity Guide - Fall 2024

3 MAJOR MENIFEE UPDATES Bryan Jones MEET MENIFEE'S NEW ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER The City of Menifee is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Jones as Assistant City Manager. In this role, Jones will oversee several City departments including Community Development, Public Works and Engineering, Economic Development, and the administration of the County of Riverside/CALFIRE and fire services contract. Jones has an extensive 25-year career working in the highest levels of city government and private sectors. He most recently served as the City Manager for the City of Eastvale from 2018 to 2022 where he helped secure millions of dollars in annual general fund revenue through strategic economic development initiatives and business attractions that aligned with the City Council Strategic Plan and community needs and values. Previously, Jones held leadership positions for numerous cities over the last two decades including Director of Public Works for the City of Fremont, Deputy Director of Public Works/Transportation for the City of Carlsbad, and TraŒc and Engineering Services Manager for the City of Fresno. Chet Robinson EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER Congratulations to Chet Robinson, our Employee of the Quarter! Chet began working as an Associate Engineer with the City of Menifee five years ago and has been instrumental on our land development team. Now serving as Principal Engineer, he has consistently invested time in his team's growth by leading workshops and training sessions. These initiatives have provided valuable insights into land development projects and procedures, introduced new software, and promoted more eŒcient methods to enhance our development practices. His calm demeanor, positive attitude, mentorship, and strong work ethic are highly valued and respected by his team and colleagues. Thank you Chet, for your dedication and mentorship in contributing to the continuous improvement of the City of Menifee. Annual State of the City Address The Menifee community is invited to attend the 2024 Menifee State of the City! This event is free and open to the public. Hear from City leaders about all the great things happening in Menifee! Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. HCN Bank Stadium at Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee Campus (28237 La Piedra Rd.) MENIFEE MATTERS