You can remove the title interim from Cedric Cesena's name.

The El Centro City Council voted unanimously to appoint Cesena the new City Manager. Cesena was appointed interim City Manager in November of 2022 when Marcela Piedra left the position. He had previously served as interim Fire Chief for 15 months. As City Manager, Cesena oversees the city's day-to-day operations including the budget and all departments.

Cesena started his career in 1992 in Calexico as a firefighter and advanced to the rank of Captain in that department. In 2010 he went to work for the Imperial County Public Health Department - EMS Agency. Cesena joined the El Centro Fire Department in 2013 as Battalion Chief and Public Information Officer.