Desert Hot Springs City Manager retires

Update 3/4/25

Desert Hot Springs City Manager Frank J. Luckino has retired, Mayor Scott Matas announced during Tuesday's city council meeting.

Doria Wilms, who serves as the city's Deputy City Manager, was unanimously appointed as the acting City Manager.

Original Report 2/26/25

Desert Hot Springs City Manager Frank J. Luckino is currently on leave.

Acting City Manager Doria Wilms gave the following statement: "I cannot confirm the below reference [Luckino] submitted a resignation. What I can confirm is that Frank had an unexpected family emergency and has been out of the office to care for his father. I have been named acting City Manager in his absence to ensure the day to day management of city operations."

Luckino took over the City Manager job in Desert Hot Springs in November 2023. He was previously City Manager in both the cities of 29 Palms and Blythe.