City of Sierra Madre Bids Farewell to Assistant City Manager Elisa Cox

The City of Sierra Madre has accepted the resignation of Assistant City Manager Elisa Cox. Ms. Cox is leaving to join the City of Rancho Cucamonga as Deputy City Manager. In that capacity, she will have overall responsibility for the City’s Civic and Cultural Services including overseeing both the Community Services and Library Services Departments and coordinating the activities within the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s office.

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve City of Sierra Madre,” stated Ms. Cox “the decision to leave has been a difficult one, however, I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities that the City of Rancho Cucamonga offers.”

Elisa first began working for the City as a cashier at the Sierra Madre Pool in 1995. Since joining Sierra Madre full-time in 2005, Elisa has been instrumental in Sierra Madre’s selection as an All American City, implementing the City’s first stand-alone Human Resources Department, and increasing communications with residents especially in regards to the City’s General Fund programs. “I am proud of the work we have done in Sierra Madre and am amazed by what we have accomplished over the years. As a resident, I look forward to the future of the City as the City Council continues to strategically plan for Sierra Madre’s future.”

City Manager Elaine Aguilar stated, “Elisa is going to be missed. Sierra Madre’s loss will be Rancho Cucamonga’s gain.” Aguilar added, “It was a truly a pleasure working with Elisa; her creativeness, intelligence, dedication and enthusiasm really made her stand out and I believe she will succeed at all of her future endeavors.”

Due to a previously scheduled vacation, Elisa’s last day at City Hall will be Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A going-away reception will be held at Sierra Madre City Hall, on July 12, 2016 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend.

The City will soon begin the recruitment process for a new Assistant City Manager.