The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to be the administrative head of municipal government operations of the City. The City Manager is responsible for implementing decisions made by the Council, and coordinating those activities through the various City departments, in accordance with the Municipal Code.

The City Manager is also tasked with identifying key areas of interest relating to the City, formulating appropriate responses, and creating policy recommendations for the Council; as well as, budget development, strategic planning, and the economic development of the City. He also represents the City in legislative actions, legal service functions, and provides leadership for the organization.

If you would like to obtain additional information about the City Manager or the City Manager's Office, please call (562) 868-0511, ext 7510.

Frederick W. Latham, City Manager

Fred Latham was appointed to the position of City Manager of Santa Fe Springs in July 1999. Employed with the City since 1973, he has worked in a variety of capacities comprising of human resources, personnel, public relations, police-community relations, and management. Prior to his appointment as City Manager, Fred was the Director of Police Services, where he implemented a number of unique approaches to managing police services with the community's needs in mind.

Fred was involved in the development of numerous programs in human resources and public safety that were recognized for their innovativeness by the International City Management Association, National League of Cities-Black Caucus, California Healthy City Project , and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). He has also been a member of the Board of Directors for a number of community organizations, including the American Red Cross.

Fred is a graduate of California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and completed graduate studies at both the University of California at Berkeley and Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the City Manager, you may send an e-mail or contact the
City Manager's Office at (562) 868-0511, ext. 7510.