City Manager Scott Ochoa Bids Farewell

City Manager Scott Ochoa filed his final City Manager's Report this week, bidding farewell to the city he's .

His goodbye:

Well, after nearly eight years, my tenure as City Manager is coming to an end. I've actually been with the organization for 19 years. Beginning as an intern while I was still attending Claremont McKenna College, it has been my honor to serve Monrovia since January 1993. Over the years, I was given opportunities to contribute to this team and to this community. I did my best and tried to make a lasting and positive impact on the people around me. I am happy with the successes we've enjoyed and grateful for the lessons I've learned. As I move on to the next chapter in my career, I know I will always rely on my experiences in Monrovia. To all of the residents, business leaders, elected officials and staff members, thank you for making me the City Manager I am today.

A farewell reception was held for Ochoa at before Tuesday's council meeting, where Mayor Mary Ann Lutz said her last goodbyes.

"I think we should not be leaving this meeting without wishing Mr. Ochoa the absolute very best in his new position in the new city that he's going to work in," Lutz said. "We wish him the very best, we congratulate him and city of Glendale for their wise decision that they've made and we will miss you very much."