New City of Malibu Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Sworn In
Malibu Councilmember Paul Grisanti was selected by the City Council to begin his term as the new Mayor. Mayor Grisanti had his oath of office administered by his wife Sara during the City Council meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021.
“It is an honor to serve as Malibu’s Mayor,” Mayor Grisanti said. “It is a continuation of the many years of public service to my community, and it is a role I take very seriously. I welcome everyone in the community to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns with me, and I look forward to working with my fellow Councilmembers to represent Malibu.”
Councilmember Bruce Lee Silverstein was sworn in to begin his term serving as Mayor Pro Tem during the April 26 meeting, with his oath of office administered by Acting City Clerk Kelsey Pettijohn.
Grisanti and Silverstein were elected to the City Council in the November 3, 2020 Malibu General Municipal Election.
Outgoing Mayor, Councilmember Mikke Pierson, was thanked for his service as Mayor.
The City of Malibu is a general law city and operates under the council-manager form of government incorporated in 1991. The five-member City Council is elected at-large to serve four-year terms. For more information about the Malibu City Council, visit the Council web page.