YORBA LINDA, California, September 17, 2025 – The Yorba Linda City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Grant as the new City Manager, effective October 13, 2025. Grant succeeds Mark Pulone, who is retiring later this month after more than 35 years of public service, including 20 years as City Manager in various agencies.
Grant brings extensive municipal government experience, having most recently served as City Manager of Cypress for the past 11 years. During his tenure, he became the second-longest serving City Manager in Cypress history. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Riverside, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California.
“Peter Grant is a respected leader with the vision, experience, and commitment to help Yorba Linda continue to thrive. His proven record of strong leadership, community engagement, and fiscal responsibility makes him exceptionally well-suited to guide our community into its next chapter of success,” said Mayor Janice Lim. “On behalf of the City Council, we thank Mark Pulone for 12 years of exemplary service to our community and welcome Peter to the Yorba Linda family.”
Assistant City Manager Dave Christian will serve as Acting City Manager until Grant officially assumes his new role.