The City of Carlsbad has announced that Interim City Manager Kevin Crawford has been selected as the new president and CEO of the United Way of San Diego County.
The city is conducting a nationwide search for a replacement. Crawford will remain in his interim position to assist with the search before assuming his new role at the United Way in early 2014.
"Leaving my current post in good hands is of utmost importance, as is the continued health of the City of Carlsbad organization, where I have spent the last 28 years. I am committed to helping the City Council in whatever way I can with the recruitment of a city manager who shares my passion for this great organization and its outstanding workforce," said Crawford.
Crawford, who is the City of Carlsbad's fire chief, took over the city manager position on a temporary basis. The City Council announced it would initiate a nationwide search for city manager utilizing a professional recruitment firm.
"To see one of our own selected for such a prestigious leadership position, speaks to the caliber of talent in our city organization," said City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall. "As hard as it is to see Kevin go, we can't help feeling proud that now the entire region will benefit from his considerable leadership gifts."
The city is conducting a nationwide search for a replacement. Crawford will remain in his interim position to assist with the search before assuming his new role at the United Way in early 2014.
"Leaving my current post in good hands is of utmost importance, as is the continued health of the City of Carlsbad organization, where I have spent the last 28 years. I am committed to helping the City Council in whatever way I can with the recruitment of a city manager who shares my passion for this great organization and its outstanding workforce," said Crawford.
Crawford, who is the City of Carlsbad's fire chief, took over the city manager position on a temporary basis. The City Council announced it would initiate a nationwide search for city manager utilizing a professional recruitment firm.
"To see one of our own selected for such a prestigious leadership position, speaks to the caliber of talent in our city organization," said City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall. "As hard as it is to see Kevin go, we can't help feeling proud that now the entire region will benefit from his considerable leadership gifts."