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BEVERLY HILLS—On Friday, May 8, Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook announced that he is retiring from the police department effective June 26, 2026.

Stainbrook joined BHPD in November 2021 from the Port of San Diego where he served as Chief since 2018. Stainbrook is a 30-year law enforcement veteran, graduate of the FBI National Academy and a retired lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. In 2025, he won the Joe Malloy Award by the California Police Chiefs Association, which is their highest annual award given to the top police chief in the state.

“On behalf of the City Council and Beverly Hills community, I’d like to thank Chief Stainbrook for his leadership in moving the department forward,” said City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey. “During the Chief’s tenure, the department became a national model for use of advanced police technologies and has successfully reduced crime in several key categories. We recognize Chief Stainbrook for his three decades of dedicated public service.”

Chief Stainbrook helped to transform the BHPD into a global leader in law enforcement technology and tactics. Over 500 local, state, federal, and international agencies have visited the department’s revolutionary Real Time Watch Center (RTWC). The RTWC is comprised of 3500 cameras, 120 automated license plate readers, and multiple drones. Crime in Beverly Hills has dropped 34 percent and arrests have increased 22 percent. Chief Stainbrook’s tenure focused on leveraging technology and proactive policing while maintaining strong community support in a high-profile city.

“The opportunity to lead the Beverly Hills Police Department has been the highlight of my professional career,” said Chief Stainbrook. “I am grateful to the men and women of the department and members of the community as we all worked together to ensure Beverly Hills remains one of the safest cities in the nation.”

Hunt-Coffey is expected to name an Interim Police Chief in the coming weeks for the city of Beverly Hills.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on Friday, May 16 that City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey is retiring after 35 years. She will retire in June 2026.

“As the first female City Manager in the history of Beverly Hills, Nancy leaves a legacy of respected leadership, superior institutional knowledge and humility,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian. “On behalf of the City Council and our entire community, we thank Nancy for her tireless dedication to making Beverly Hills a better place and wish her and her family the very best in the years ahead.”

Hunt-Coffey was hired after her stint with the city of Glendale in 2008 as Assistant Director of Community Services. She became the Director in 2016 leading Beverly Hills’ Recreation and Parks, Library, Human Services and Administrative Support divisions.

In 2019, she was appointed Assistant City Manager before being named City Manager in 2023.

“Watching Nancy ascend to the highest levels of leadership within our organization has been a pleasure to witness,” added Mayor Nazarian.

“I would like to thank the Mayor, City Council, our devoted City staff and this incredible community for allowing me the privilege to serve for all these years,” said Hunt-Coffey. “It’s been an honor to represent you, and I will always cherish my time in Beverly Hills.”

The Beverly Hills City Council is expected to discuss selecting a new City Manager at an upcoming meeting.

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, September 19, the city of Santa Monica Manager David White announced that in December, Director of Community Development David Martin will be retiring.

Martin has been a resident of the city since 1988 and a native of Southern California. He has served the city for 29 years.

“David has been an integral member of our city leadership team, playing a critical role in shaping the Santa Monica we know today. His contributions will continue to benefit our city for decades to come,” said City Manager White. “He will be difficult to replace, but I wish him well in a much-deserved retirement.”

According to a press release from the city’s website, Martin first joined Santa Monica in 1987 as an assistant planner, promoting to senior planner before leaving to work in the private sector in 1999. After 10 years away, Martin returned to Santa Monica in 2009 as deputy director of what was formerly known as the Planning and Community Development Department.

He was appointed director of the Planning and Community Development Department in 2011. While working 13 years heading the department, he helped Santa Monica navigate evolving land use and transportation trends, including the emphasis on mixed-use housing development in the city’s commercial districts and the introduction of alternative forms of transportation.

He led the implementation of many critical projects and initiatives for the city, including:

-Implementation of the 2010 Land Use and Circulation Element, including the Zoning Ordinance, the Bergamot Area Plan and the Downtown Community Plan.

-Development agreements with significant community benefits for two major hotel projects on Ocean Avenue: the reimagining of the Miramar and a hotel designed by the legendary architect Frank Gehry.

-Planning and opening of the city’s three Metro Expo Line stations and design of the Colorado Esplanade.

Leading the department through the COVID-19 pandemic, Martin played a key role in furthering economic development and recovery, making it easier for businesses to open and succeed in Santa Monica.

“Santa Monica is a special place, and I am grateful to have been able to contribute to the ongoing success of this incredible city for nearly three decades,” said Martin. “I’ve loved working for the city, and I look forward to seeing it continue to evolve and thrive as a resident.”

Martin will remain in his position through the end of 2024, while the city conducts a recruitment for his successor.

By Trevor