Toni Lundgren, Manteca City Manager

Toni Lundgren is the City Manager for City of Manteca, she has served for eight months and started with the City more than 16 years ago. Lundgren was selected by a professional recruiting firm search in a process that looked at 34 candidates. She was unanimously approved by the Manteca City Council this year.

Since 2016 Manteca has had six City managers. Lungren worked with them all.

Councilmember Jose Nuño called Lundgren “the best fit.” Vice Mayor Mike Morowit said, “She has the institutional knowledge, having been with the City for 16 years, and she cares about Manteca.”

Lundgren said she came to work for the City “to do what is best for Manteca.” Over the years when trying to initiate programs the community wanted, she said she grew weary of always hearing the word “no.”

Lundgren said that one of her goals—and that of the council—is to have the City on a strong financial footing so it can provide the services that citizens need and desire.

She grew up in Linden, 20 miles to the northeast of Manteca, where she graduated from Linden High. She attended Delta College and then earned a degree at Sacramento State University and her Master’s degree from Cal State Long Beach.

Lundgren has 25 years working in municipal government. Before starting in Manteca 16 years ago, she worked in Stockton, Lodi, Escalon, and a Special District.

During the initial years of her career, Lundgren was employed in the parks and recreation department. She emphasized that parks and recreation services depend largely on a stable municipal budget and sound financial management to meet the expectations of citizens.

Lundgren was asked what he likes most about working for the City of Manteca. She replied, “I am thrilled to finally have the chance to enable the City’s excellent employees to execute the amazing ideas they have to improve our City.” Lundgren explained that she is excited to support the City’s workers in implementing their innovative ideas and contributing to the betterment of Manteca.

She calls the City employees, Mayor, and council Team Manteca, and says, “Leading this team of professionals is the best thing I’ve ever done. Together, we’re finding solutions to make our city better. I’m so happy to be here.”

“Our main focus is to come up with solutions to the challenges that our city faces. My typical day includes attending meetings, preparing and reviewing reports, and negotiating with vendors and contractors. I also meet with City residents, department heads, as well as the Chiefs of police and fire. In short, I have a very busy schedule,” said Lundgren.

“Every day is different and every day is challenging, but Team Manteca is making progress,” exclaimed Lundgren.

“In my spare time, you can catch me at one of my two son’s football, baseball, basketball, or lacrosse games. I love going to Country Concerts and to cook when I have time!” said Lundgren.