City of Cerritos Names Senior Assistant City Manager

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The City of Cerritos has named Kristin Aguila the new Senior Assistant City Manager.

As Senior Assistant City Manager, Aguila will support City Manager Robert A. Lopez in guiding and directing the City’s executive management team. Essential job duties include the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and projects.

“I am looking forward to supporting the City Manager and City Council in advancing Cerritos’ strategic priorities, collaborating with our exceptional staff, and further strengthening the delivery of high-quality services to the community,” Aguila said.

Aguila began working for the City of Cerritos as the Current Planning Intern in November 2005 and became the Planning Assistant in June 2006. She was promoted to Associate Planner in August 2014, Advance Planning/Economic Development Manager in January 2015, and was named Director of Community Development in January 2022.

As Community Development Director, Aguila managed the City’s Current Planning, Advance Planning, Economic Development, Building and Safety, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) divisions. This included oversight and administration of the City’s planning, development, land use, business license, housing, public transportation, and building and safety programs.

"Cerritos has seen tremendous growth in our nearly 70 years as a City," Aguila said. "Since joining Cerritos in 2005, I’ve been honored to have played a role in the City’s success and am thankful to my colleagues, residents, and business partners for their collaboration. I am looking forward to our path ahead together."

“I’m excited to work alongside Mrs. Aguila in her new role,” said City Manager Robert A. Lopez. “Her many years of achievements guiding the development of Cerritos and supporting our elected and appointed officials will be instrumental in achieving our strategic goals in the coming years. I join the City Council and our City of Cerritos employees in congratulating Mrs. Aguila and wishing her great success as Senior Assistant City Manager.” 

Aguila received her Bachelor of Science degree in urban and regional planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and her Master of Science degree in public administration from California State University, Fullerton.

Aguila’s promotion to Senior Assistant City Manager is effective on October 12.