Pacific Grove City Manager Matt Mogensen will leave next month to become city manager of neighboring Marina, Pacific Grove officials have announced.
Mogensen, who has served as city manager since 2024, is expected to leave Aug. 21 to begin his new role in Marina, Pacific Grove officials said in a statement Wednesday.
“Serving Pacific Grove has been an honor,” Mogensen said. “I leave knowing the City is in good hands and has a bright future ahead.”
During his time in Pacific Grove, Mogensen worked with the City Council and staff on long-range budgeting and capital improvement planning while overseeing projects that included the completion of the Kimpton Mirador hotel, rebuilding the city’s workforce, improving downtown maintenance and protecting the city’s natural resources.
Mayor Nick Smith expressed gratitude to Mogensen for his leadership.
“We appreciate his contributions to the organization and we wish him every success as he returns to Marina,” Smith said.
The Pacific Grove City Council is expected to consider launching a national recruitment for the next city manager at an upcoming meeting. City officials said the council will also weigh interim leadership options to ensure city services continue without interruption during the search.