The City of Menifee is proud to announce that Menifee’s Economic Development Manager, Gina Gonzalez, was nationally recognized as an “Exemplary Leader” by the organization, NEXTGEN and was recognized at the NEXTGEN 2017 Public Service Awards in Washington, DC last month.

According to the NEXTGEN website, “the awards recognize deserving individuals who are selected from the public service community for their intelligence, exuberance and dedication to improving and invigorating government.” Gonzalez was recognized in the “Exemplary Leader” category, which recognizes government leaders who have demonstrated benevolence, competence, integrity, dedication, and commitment to improve and inspire our communities.

Gina Gonzalez currently serves as the Economic Development Manager for the City of Menifee. Gonzalez has utilized her business friendly demeanor to create a real impact in the public sector, spending over a decade and a half in multiple capacities working for City Management, a County Supervisor, a State Senator, and State Assemblyman.

“Her passion for local government, long history in public service, and drive for helping the community has made Gina an invaluable team member,” said Interim City Manager, Ron Bradley. “I know the Menifee community shares my pride in having an individual of Gina’s quality and ability on our staff so we are proud to celebrate her well-deserved recognition.”

NEXTGEN is a national organization that provides training and leadership opportunities to public servants. The organization’s goal is to bridge the generational gap in management and retain new talent in government. NEXTGEN joined together with Young Government Leasers (YGL) and Govloop to recognize these outstanding individuals at the NEXTGEN 2017 Public Service Awards in Washington, DC in July. For more information about NEXTGEN, please visit www.nextgengovt.com or you can call directly at (202) 407-7408.