Carson Appoints New City Manager, David C. Roberts, Jr

Carson City Council Feb. 15, appointed David C. Roberts, Jr. from within internal ranks, as the new City Manager. In its press release the city council called Roberts a recognized leader with a vision to create the City of Carson an even better place to live, work and play.

Originally hired by the city as the assistant city manager in 2018, Roberts oversaw community services, code enforcement, emergency services, information technology, city council staff and the Public Information office. 

Roberts has more than 22 years of private, public and federal experience while serving in multiple capacities of administration (human resources and finance), risk management, community services, cable television, economic development and community development and block grants or CDBG. 

Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes said, “The City Council is very pleased to have as our new city manager one who has had an extensive and diverse career in a multitude of cities and government agencies. We have seen Mr. Roberts successfully take on many significant responsibilities over the past few years and we are confident that he can be the leader we need at this time. He has a great team to work with and the Council expects David’s leadership will bring a positive direction for our city.” 

Roberts earned a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Long Beach. He is a United States Veteran who served in the United States Army as a non-commissioned officer at the rank of Sergeant at Fort Irwin, California.