Cerritos hires Cynthia Nava as city clerk

CERRITOS – The Cerritos City Council on Thursday approved the  hiring of Cynthia Nava as City Clerk. 

Nava, who brings 22 years of administrative experience in city government, was selected following a search from an independent firm retained by the council. She had been Acting City Clerk since the retirement of Vida Barone in September.  

“The Cerritos City Council is pleased to approve the hiring of Cynthia Nava to lead the City  Clerk’s Office,” said Cerritos Mayor Naresh Solanki. “Additionally, we’d like to express our  gratitude for her service these past several months as Acting City Clerk and throughout her  career with the City.”  

Nava first joined the City of Cerritos in 2002 in the Building and Safety Division. She advanced  through the organization, supporting the Recreation Services Division before joining the City  Clerk’s Office in 2018. 

Nava received her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, where she also  received a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She holds a master’s degree in Public  Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.  

“I would like to share my sincere thanks to the Cerritos City Council for this appointment and  their support of the City Clerk’s Office,” said Nava. “I’m also appreciative of the guidance and  collaboration through the City Manager’s Office and all departments during this transition. I’m  

excited to continue working alongside our staff, residents and government partners to build  upon the strong foundation laid by my predecessor and enhance our service to the Cerritos  community.” 

“We are excited to grow our partnership with Mrs. Nava, who has demonstrated strong  leadership, work ethic, and teamwork qualities during her tenure with the City,” said City  Manager Robert A. Lopez. “The City Clerk plays a vital role to ensuring the effective  implementation of governance proceedings, and we are confident in Mrs. Nava’s continued  efforts in this role.”  

Under the city’s charter and governing documents, the City Council directly hires the City  Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk.