Garrett Evans is retiring as Pittsburg City Manager after nearly 30 years of service, effective September 4. He has held multiple roles since 1997, including administrative analyst and general manager of Pittsburg Power Company. Under his leadership, Pittsburg has seen extensive growth in economic development, infrastructure, and community services. Notably, crime rates have decreased, and real estate values have surged. Evans expressed gratitude for the collaboration with city employees and the community, emphasizing the inspiring nature of its pride and accomplishments over his tenure.
Evans expressed pride in the city’s growth, stating, "This community has grown in so many ways since 1997, […] Crime is lower, homes are selling for over $1 million, we have new retail shopping and hotels opening, the downtown is thriving."
He reflected on his tenure, mentioning that working with visionary councils led to significant developments, stating, "Previous councils empowered staff to revitalize downtown with projects like the Vidrio residential buildings, Pittsburg Marina, and California Theatre."
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