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Marcus Fuller has been named Rialto’s city manager.
Currently, Palm Springs’ assistant city manager, Fuller is scheduled to start his new duties on June 21, according to a statement on Rialto’s website.
Fuller has worked in local government for 26 years, including two years as Rialto’s public works director and city engineer. His appointment was approved Tuesday by the Rialto City Council.
“Marcus Fuller’s return to Rialto comes at an exciting time for our city, and we believe he is the ideal choice to lead our extraordinary staff,” said Mayor Deborah Robertson in the statement. “We look forward to welcoming him back and working together to address the opportunities and challenges ahead of us.”
Fuller began his career in 1995 as an assistant engineer for La Paz County, AZ. He moved to the Coachella Valley in 1996, working in La Quinta and Palm Springs.
As Palm Springs’ assistant city manager he has helped oversee a city with 500 employees and a total budget approaching $300 million.
“I am grateful for the Council support and the opportunity to continue delivering on Rialto’s Bridge to Progress,” Fuller said in the statement. “Rialto’s elected leadership and staff have a well-earned reputation for their innovation, their focus on economic development and job creation, and the sense of community they have inspired.”
