The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the City and, as such, keeps the City Council informed of issues pertinent to the City and its functions, recommends policy alternatives to the City Council and assures the proper and efficient implementation of Council policies, programs and directives. The City Manager also serves as Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency, Parking Authority, Housing Authority and Financing Authority and serves as the City's liaison to various governmental and public organizations at the local, regional and state level.

The department also serves to inform and educate Hawthorne's residents, business and property owners about City services and activities, as well as trends and challenges affecting the City.

City Manager: Mr. Jag Pathirana
email: citymgr@cityofhawthorne.org
Office: (310) 349-2910

Administrative Office Staff:

Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Mayor/Council
Monica L. McClanahan
email: mmcclanahan@cityofhawthorne.org
Office: (310) 349-2910 or (310) 349-2904

Rosalinda Martinez
Community Liaison
email: rmartinez@cityofhawthorne.org
Office: (310) 349-2902

Nicole Houston
Clerk Typist
email: nhouston@cityofhawthorne.org
Office: (310) 349-2910

Sandra Amezquita
Information Desk
(310) 349-2900