Dave Kiff

The City Manager oversees all City departments, including Police, Fire, Marine Safety, Community Development, Public Works & Utilities, Transit & Community Services, Finance & Technology Services, Human Resources & Risk, and the Assistant City Manager. The City Manager is the Chief Executive of the City and oversees an organization of over 346 full-time employees, 250 seasonal employees, and a $100 million annual City budget.

Dave Kiff brings substantial local government experience and expertise to the City of Laguna Beach. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Division Director for the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, overseeing homelessness programs totaling $30 million annually. Additionally, Kiff has served as Interim City Manager for several California cities, including Sonoma, Healdsburg, and Huntington Beach. He also brings extensive experience as the former City Manager of Newport Beach, where he successfully managed a $300 million budget, staff of over 700, and a diverse range of city services for nearly a decade.