White he will leave his position in February to assume the deputy manager post in Berkeley he held before coming to Santa Monica. There was no reason given for his unexpected resignation.

Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2024/December-2024/12_10_2024_City_Manager_to_Leave_Post.html

AND: https://smmirror.com/2024/12/santa-monica-city-manager-david-white-announces-february-2025-departure/