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Chuck Strome III, who has been the New Rochelle City Manager since 2002, announced to the City Council that he plans to retire, staying with the city through Dec. 31, 2022, to assist with the transition.
In 1989, Strome began his career in New Rochelle before ascending to become the Assistant City Manager/City Coordinator three years later in 1992. He was appointed as Deputy City Manager in 1995, and active City Manager in April 2002 before taking over permanently in November that year.
During his time as City Manager, Strome was tasked with presenting annual budgets, “many of which were prepared in the face of distressing economic challenges,” according to the City Council.
“Despite these adverse circumstances, the City was able to maintain secure financial footing and even more, prosperity with a strong fund balance and most recently, an upgraded bond rating,” they added.
“It has been my honor to serve the City of New Rochelle for the past 33 years, including 20 years as City manager,” Strome said in his retirement announcement. “I would like to thank all the hard-working City staff I have worked with and the various elected officials who have served with me.
“I am confident that the City government is in great shape and the current staff is more than ready to lead the City into the future.”
New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, who worked alongside Strome for 26 years, said that the longtime City Manager “will leave office with an unparalleled record of accomplishment with a legacy of achievement sure to endure for many years.
"Across decades of public service, Chuck has shaped and led a City Administration characterized by integrity, civility, and kindness, while also tackling some of the most consequential challenges and intense crises in our City's history,” he said.
“I know I speak for all of us in saying It has been a personal privilege to work at Chuck’s side, to observe firsthand his deep commitment to the welfare of our community, and to benefit from his wide-ranging experience, straightforward candor, and calm demeanor,” Bramson added. “I am proud to call Chuck a friend and wish him success and joy in the next chapter of his life."
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