Indio City Manager Jonathan Nicks takes job in Bell Gardens

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Indio City Manager Jonathan Nicks has been appointed as the City Manager of Bell Gardens.

The city of Bell Gardens announced Nicks' hiring on Thursday after being approved by its city council earlier this week.

Nicks is set to assume his responsibilities in Bell Gardens on January 4, 2027. He will have a three-year term with optional two one-year extensions and an annual base salary of $316,380.

Nicks was appointed Indio City Manager in May, taking over for Bryan Montgomery, who retired in the summer. Nicks spent the past two years as Indio's assistant manager.

There was no word on Nicks' status with the City of Indio. We have reached out to a city spokesperson for additional information.

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