San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is set to announce his selection for the city's next Chief Operating Officer during a press conference scheduled for Thursday.
The announcement will take place at the Chollas Operations Yard, a city facility where Gloria will introduce his pick for the key administrative position.
The Chief Operating Officer serves as a senior member of the city's leadership team, overseeing day-to-day municipal operations and working closely with the mayor on implementing city policies and programs.
Details about the candidate's identity and background have not yet been released ahead of the scheduled announcement.