Robert Lopez named Cerritos city manager

Robert Lopez will become Cerritos’ new city manager Nov. 4.

CERRITOS – Robert A. Lopez has been appointed Cerritos city manager, replacing Art Gallucci, who is retiring.

Lopez will assume the position Nov. 4.

“Robert grew up in and is a resident of Cerritos, and he has devoted his career to serving our great city,” Cerritos Mayor Bruce Barrow said in a news release. “His extensive knowledge, education and dedication to the City of Cerritos will make him an outstanding city manager.”

Lopez has worked for Cerritos since 2002 and held various Planning Department roles prior to being promoted to redevelopment manager in 2005 and planning manager in 2009. He was appointed community development director in 2020 and public works director in 2022.

Lopez received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering with a minor in urban studies from Stanford University, and his master of public administration and master of planning degrees from USC.

A lifelong Cerritos resident, he was a valedictorian of his graduating class at Whitney High School.

Gallucci announced his retirement in December 2022. He has served as Cerritos city manager since 1991.

“I am honored to have been appointed the new city manager for the city of Cerritos,” Lopez said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the City Council, city employees and the community on the continuing growth and success of Cerritos.”