Thanksgiving Spotlight: David Carmany

Name: David Carmany

Age: 54

City of residence: Manhattan Beach

Occupation: City Manager

How long have you lived in MB? Eight months

What do you like about MB? The residents are amazing, so is the lifestyle. 

What don't you like about MB? Hmmm. If you don't like living in Manhattan Beach...

Where did you live before moving to MB? Seal Beach

What will you be doing on Thanksgiving and whom will you be with? Lori and I will be in Washington, DC, for the birth of our first grandchild.

What will your Thanksgiving meal consist of? Usually it's a family feast. This year it will probably be in the hospital cafeteria.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? I love "Christy's potatoes."

What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Giving thanks for all of our blessings with the whole tribe around the table. And football. 

What was your childhood Thanksgiving like? Often we'd be at my grandparents' and they'd really make it special. 

What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? As I kid I loved when we sang around the piano.