[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E259-E260]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2026

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Benjamin Montgomery and to commend him on more than 35 years of public 
service as he retires on March 31, 2026.
  Mr. Montgomery first started working for the City of Chino Hills in 
2006 as the Neighborhood Services Manager, which would lead to more 
than 20 years of dedicated service to the city. In 2014, he joined the 
City Manager's Office as the Assistant to the City Manager until being 
promoted to Deputy City Manager in 2015, and Assistant City Manager in 
2017. In April 2019, he was appointed as the City Manager of Chino 
Hills by the City Council, where he has served for the past seven 
years.
  Prior to his service with Chino Hills, Mr. Montgomery worked for 
other communities across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino 
counties. His strong understanding of municipal operations, regional 
partnerships, and locally-focused governance has benefited residents 
across the Inland Empire.
  Throughout his time with the City of Chino Hills, Mr. Montgomery led 
various programs, departments, and divisions, including: community 
relations, emergency management, code enforcement, water conservation, 
information technology, human resources, and major service contracts 
for solid waste, risk management, public safety, and animal care and 
control.
  As City Manager of Chino Hills, Ben guided the city through 
challenging periods, including record-breaking fire emergencies and a 
global pandemic. He safeguarded the city's financial obligations and 
commitments to public safety, leading to a long list of remarkable 
accomplishments including local transit improvement projects and 
stronger homeless service partnerships.
  Beyond his remarkable service to Chino Hills, he also is known for 
his dedication to mentoring local public service professionals at all 
levels through organizations such as the Municipal Management 
Association of Southern California and the League of California Cities, 
where he remains an active member. Mr. Montgomery is also an engaged 
member of the broader Chino Valley community as seen by his involvement 
with the Rancho del Chino Rotary Club and the Chino Valley YMCA Board 
of Managers.
  For his remarkable career marked by more than 35 years of public 
service, it is my honor to recognize Mr. Benjamin Montgomery. His 
commitment to Chino Hills, the Inland Empire, and beyond is worthy of 
the highest commendation.

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