Whittier officials praise Saeki, who moves on to city manager role in Vernon

The Vernon City Council on Tuesday approved the hiring of Brian Saeki as its new city administrator. Saeki, Whittier’s city manager since 2019, will start his new job on Feb. 24.

“Brian’s visionary leadership and deep understanding of municipal operations make him an excellent choice to guide Vernon into its next chapter,” said Vernon Mayor Judith Merlo. “We are confident that his experience in city administration and dedication to community-driven initiatives has equipped him to address...