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Michael J. Beck has been City Manager for the City of Pasadena since October 2008.
As the City Manager, he is responsible for the overall operations of the City, which include a Fiscal Year 2011 Budget of $634 million and almost 2,300 employees. His initiatives have included the development of a five-year fiscal program to resolve a structural deficit in the General Fund with cumulative savings over $100 million; right-sizing the City’s governmental functions including streamlining operational processes and greater utilization of technology; developing a financial solution to the unfunded liability in the Fire and Police Retirement System; developing a strategic investment plan to fund at least $100 million for renovations to public facilities; and implementing a strategic planning process. In addition, he has provided leadership to Pasadena’s General Plan update and the Rose Bowl Stadium renovation project.
Previously Mr. Beck served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Riverside, California, and Director of Economic Development and Real Estate Services for the University of California, Riverside.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside.
He and his wife Brigid are the parents of four sons, ages 21, 18 and 13-year-old twins.
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