The City Council has named Jennifer Lampman as Placentia’s new city administrator, making her the first woman to hold the position in the north Orange County city’s history.
Lampman had been serving as acting city administrator since the departure of Damien Arrula in November. After more than a year as the interim, Arrula had been named the city administrator in 2016.
Lampman joined Placentia in 2022 as the city’s finance director and was promoted to deputy city administrator in March. Before coming to Placentia, she worked for several other Orange County cities, including Anaheim, Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach.
“Jennifer has been a critical part of our leadership team over the past three years, and her deep understanding of municipal operations and commitment to our community make her a great fit for this role,” Mayor Kevin Kirwin said in a city press release. “I am confident she will continue to lead the city with integrity and a strong focus on serving our residents.”
Lampman said she was “honored and humbled” by the appointment.
“Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside a team of dedicated employees that serve the city of Placentia,” she said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing our momentum, building upon the city’s successes, and working collaboratively with the City Council, staff and community to ensure Placentia remains a vibrant, strong, and forward-thinking city.”
Lampman’s appointment comes months after the departure of Arrula in November, when the City Council voted to enter a separation agreement with the former administrator, who received a severance payment of 12 months of his salary, which equated to about $317,000.
Officials said Lampman will oversee city operations and several upcoming priorities, including infrastructure improvements and Placentia’s centennial celebration in 2026.
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