Chi has served as Irvine’s city manager since December 2021, just the sixth in the 53-year-old city’s history.

Following a nationwide search, the Santa Monica City Council announced Friday the selection of Oliver Chi as the next city ...

Santa Monica has selected Oliver Chi as its next city manager following a nationwide search, the City Council announced ...

May 23, 2025 -- After a five-month search, the City Council announced Friday it has selected 45-year-old Irvine City Manager Oliver Chi to run Santa Monica, marking the fifth city where he holds the ...