Hermosa Beach city manager receives public support amid questions about her future

Hermosa Beach city manager receives public support amid questions about her future

The Hermosa Beach council chambers overflowed this week with support for City Manager Suja Lowenthal following reports of an effort to oust her. Residents, along with former elected officials, Hermosa Beach employees and police officials, spoke in favor of Lowenthal’s performance as city manager before the council retired to a closed session, which included a “Public Employee Performance Evaluation.” The details of that evaluation, as with other…

Hermosa City Manager review triggers protest from civic leaders, staff, residents

by Kevin Cody The simmering divide between Hermosa Beach City Councilmembers who support, and who oppose City Manager Suja Lowenthal erupted with a public protest at Tuesday night’s special council meeting.  The council chambers and chamber foyer were filled with over 100 city manager supporters, including city staff, school and religious leaders, and residents. Supporters from the City staff included public works employees in orange shirts, the…