By K.P. Sander

(Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale)
New Interim City Manager, Michele Nissen

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale has been diligently searching for a City Manager ever since the controversial resignation of Carol Jacobs in August 2014.  Meanwhile, Robert Van Nort – who previously filled the seat as Eastvale’s Interim City Manager at incorporation – has been holding down the fort since last September while the City seeks qualified candidates.

Van Nort is retired and leaving his temporary post this month.  Without a decision in place as to a permanent replacement for Jacobs, the Eastvale City Council needed a solution.

Coming from closed session at their last meeting on Feb. 25, the Council voted 4-0 (with Councilman Adam Rush absent) to appoint Michele Nissen as Interim City Manager, effective March 14.

Nissen, who has faithfully served the City of Eastvale for over three years as Public Information Officer, and more recently as Assistant City Manager, embodies the dedication that the City is looking for, and with her expertise in operations, will helm the City as the search continues.

“I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve the City Council and community in this capacity.  This appointment will allow City Council time to complete their search for a permanent City Manager.  I will continually strive to do my best while in this interim position and I’m looking forward to working with everyone,” said Nissen.

For more information on the application process for the permanent City Manager position, visit the City of Eastvale’s website at http://www.eastvaleca.gov/.