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

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 ...