City of Cupertino Updates on City Manager
City Manager Jim Throop announced his resignation from the City of Cupertino on Wednesday, June 22. Throop has given the City Council his 30-day notice ahead of his retirement from public service.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to work alongside some of the best, hardest-working employees I have seen,” Throop said. “I am grateful to the dedicated staff serving Cupertino residents, and am proud of what we have accomplished together.”

Throop began his position with the City in January 2022, after a decades-long career in local government. During his tenure, the City reopened City Hall after closing for two years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Throop’s leadership, the City also completed the Cupertino Library Expansion Project and passed a balanced budget of $127 million.

“The City Council wishes Jim the best in his next steps and in retirement,” Mayor Darcy Paul said. “Administratively, we start the next fiscal year with a balanced and healthy budget, and with a number of projects for the community that will be of much benefit to our residents and the surrounding area. We thank Jim for his service, and we wish him well.”

Throop’s last day with the City will be Friday, July 22. The City Council has extended an offer to the other top candidate for City Manager from Council’s recent recruitment to begin on Monday, July 25. The offer has been accepted, subject to the conclusion of negotiations on salary and benefits. In addition, City Council has retained former Interim City Manager Greg Larson as a consultant to assist with the transition starting on Tuesday, July 5.