The City of Fullerton’s City Manager, Eric Levitt, will be stepping down on August 1, 2025, after more than three years of dedicated service to the community. Levitt has served as City Manager since 2022, leading Fullerton through a period of significant progress in infrastructure, financial stability, and organizational modernization.

Levitt brought more than 25 years of municipal leadership to Fullerton, having previously served as City Manager in various cities; including Alameda and Simi Valley. His professional leadership and strong relationships with regional and community partners helped lay the groundwork for continued success in Fullerton.

At its July 15, 2025 meeting, the Fullerton City Council approved a contract appointing Human Resources Director Eddie Manfro as Interim City Manager, effective August 2, 2025. Manfro will serve in this role while the City conducts a recruitment process to fill the position permanently.

Manfro brings over 30 years of public service experience, including prior service as City Manager for the City of Westminster. Manfro has served as the City’s full-time Human Resources Director since April, 2022. During that time he has overseen strategic workforce development initiatives and played a key role in labor negotiations and organizational planning.

“We thank Eric Levitt for his service to Fullerton and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. Under his leadership, Fullerton has moved forward on critical issues and improved the way we serve our community,” said Mayor Fred Jung. “We are confident in Mr. Manfro’s leadership during this transition and appreciate his willingness to step into this important role.”

The City Council will soon begin the recruitment process for a permanent City Manager.