Temecula appoints community services director
TEMECULA – Following six months as the interim director of Temecula’s Community Services Department, the city promoted Erica Russo, assistant director of Community Services, to serve as the city’s next director. The vacancy resulted from former Community Services Director Kevin Hawkins’ promotion to assistant city manager in July 2021. Russo began her new assignment Tuesday, Jan. 25, and will be responsible for overseeing all divisions of the department, including recreation, sports, aquatics, contract services and programs, special events, arts and culture, homeless outreach, and senior and human services.Russo has been with the city since 2008, holding various positions within the city, including recreation leader, patron services coordinator, senior management analyst, commu