Politics & Government

Rodolfo Aguayo Named As New Menifee Assistant City Manager

Aguayo most recently served on the executive leadership team for Imperial County. He replaces Rebekah Kramer, who is now serving in Corona.

Rodolfo Aguayo
Rodolfo Aguayo (City of Menifee)

MENIFEE, CA — Rodolfo Aguayo, a veteran local government official with more than 25 years of public sector experience, has been named assistant city manager for the city of Menifee.

In his new role, Aguayo will oversee several key municipal operations, including Community Services, the city clerk's office, information technology, and human resources. He succeeds Rebekah Kramer, who left the position to take a role with the city of Corona.

Aguayo most recently served on the executive leadership team for Imperial County, supporting the County Executive Office and Board of Supervisors on strategic initiatives and countywide operations. During his tenure with Imperial County, he held several administrative roles, including director of human resources and risk management, where he assisted in managing annual budgets totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. He previously worked as assistant director of human resources, risk management analyst, and human resources analyst for the county.

"Rodolfo has a proven track record in organizational leadership and public administration," Menifee City Manager Armando G. Villa said. "As we continue to expand our programs and services, Rodolfo's experience in overseeing complex government operations, managing multimillion-dollar public budgets, and building collaborative relationships will be a tremendous asset to our team."

Aguayo expressed enthusiasm for his new post, citing the city's growth and administrative goals.

"Menifee's commitment to community engagement, economic vitality, and organizational excellence strongly resonates with my professional values," Aguayo said. "I am excited for the opportunity to help guide a thriving and diverse community while supporting strategic development, financial sustainability, and responsive municipal services."

Aguayo holds a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in public administration from San Diego State University. He also completed the Executive Credential Program through the California State Association of Counties.