Santa Monica City Attorney Doug Sloan announced Thursday he will resign effective Aug. 31, leaving his position after three years to take a new job with another agency in central California.
Sloan was appointed by the City Council in 2022. Before joining Santa Monica, he served as city attorney and assistant city attorney for Fresno from 2006 to 2022.
"I have the deepest appreciation and respect for the current councilmembers and those who hired me three years ago," Sloan said in a statement. "It has been a joy to work and live — on the beach! — in Santa Monica, and I'm proud of the city's accomplishments during this time."
The City Council will discuss appointing an interim city attorney and determining a permanent recruitment process during closed session at its July 29 meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Torosis thanked Sloan for his service and said the timing creates an opportunity for new leadership as the city onboards new City Manager Oliver Chi.
"As we begin the city's next chapter, we have a unique opportunity to bring in new leadership and plot a path forward in partnership with the talented team in the City Attorney's Office," Torosis said.