After seven years of crucial service as Carlsbad’s City Manager, Scott Chadwick will step down to become the Port of San Diego’s President and CEO. Chadwick, who began working for Carlsbad in 2018, will be remembered for a term that saw important municipal developments and the creation of policies that have had an impact on the city and beyond.
“It has been an honor to serve the City of Carlsbad these past seven years,” Chadwick said in a statement to the city, reflecting on his time there. I am incredibly proud of this company and its accomplishments. His dedication to the city from the early hours before dawn to the seasoned employees who keep the city’s wheels turning was a testament to his sense of pride and success. According to the City of Carlsbad’s official website, during his tenure, the city not only closed its structural deficit but also witnessed the development of innovative municipal facilities and infrastructure. It was also hailed as one of the country’s leading digital cities.
Prior to his position in Carlsbad, Chadwick had an impressive portfolio. He was the Chief Operating Officer of the City of San Diego, managing operations for the eighth-largest city in the nation. His first human resources project at the City of San Diego following his commitment as a member of the US Army served as the foundation for his rise through the ranks of the public sector. “Scott provided steady, professional leadership when our organization needed it most, and, as a result, we’re a safer, more efficient city,” said Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, who acknowledged a shared sense of pride and regret at his departure.
As the first city in the area to implement an e-bike safety regulation, Carlsbad emerged as a shining example of municipal innovation during Chadwick’s administrative tenure. This led to a significant 20% drop in e-bike-related incidents and a 13% year-over-year drop in industry collisions overall. Under Chadwick’s direction, Carlsbad was firmly established as a leader in digital and a pioneer in community and public safety projects. Through the City of Carlsbad, Chadwick stressed the collaborative efforts that shaped the city’s landscape. “I am proud of what Carlsbad has accomplished and especially want to thank the City Council, past and present, for their strong commitment to developing thoughtful policies focused on good government, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability,” Chadwick said.
As the City Council arranges secret meetings to outline the short-term and long-term objectives for the City Manager position, the search for a replacement begins. Members of the council and residents of Carlsbad look forward to the next steward inheriting a city steeped in a tradition of community enrichment and wise policy. On January 5, 2025, Chadwick’s last day is scheduled, bringing an end to a chapter that would surely shape Carlsbad’s story for years to come.
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