Marcel Rodarte

Marcel Rodarte is the Executive Director of the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA), where he has served since July 1, 2016, as the organization’s third executive director. Under his leadership, CCCA—California’s second largest local government association—represents 80 member cities and nearly 8 million residents across Los Angeles County and beyond.

A dedicated public servant with deep roots in local government, Marcel previously served as Mayor and City Councilmember for the City of Norwalk from 2011 to 2016. His tenure was marked by a focus on community engagement, fiscal responsibility, and regional collaboration. He stepped down from elected office to accept his current role, continuing his mission to empower cities through advocacy, education, and partnership.

Marcel brings over two decades of service in the U.S. military, retiring from the Air Force in 2011 following a distinguished 21-year career split between the Navy (4 years) and Air Force (17 years). He also served the federal government in various capacities with the Air Force, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security.

His commitment to civic leadership extends beyond his professional role. He has served as a Los Angeles County Commissioner for both Veterans Affairs and Consumer Affairs and was appointed to the Los Angeles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness, where he worked to develop actionable solutions to one of the region’s most pressing challenges. Marcel currently serves on the Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee, helping cities manage risk and improve public safety outcomes.

Marcel holds associate degrees in logistics and electronics, a bachelor’s degree in business management, and a master’s degree in leadership from the University of Southern California.