List of city managers of San Jose, California facts for kids
A city manager is like the chief executive officer (CEO) of a city. They are in charge of the day-to-day operations of the city government. This means they make sure city services, like trash collection, parks, and libraries, run smoothly. They also manage the city's budget and lead city employees. The city manager works closely with the city council and the mayor, helping them make important decisions for the community.
San Jose, California, decided to have a city manager in 1916. This was done through a "charter amendment," which is a change to the city's main rulebook, like a constitution for the city. Since then, many people have served in this important role, helping San Jose grow and manage its services.
San Jose's City Managers
Here is a list of the people who have served as San Jose's city manager since the position was created:
- Thomas H. Reed (July 1916 – October 1918)
- W. C. Bailey (August 1918 – October 1920)
- C. B. Goodwin (October 1920 – May 1944)
- John J. Lynch (May 1944 – 1946)
- O. W. Campbell (June 1946 – December 1949)
- Anthony P. "Dutch" Hamann (March 1950 – November 1969)
- Thomas W. Fletcher (December 1969 – April 1973)
- Ted Tedesco (February 1973 – August 1978)
- James A. Alloway (February 1979 – May 1980)
- Francis T. Fox (June 1980 – July 1983)
- Gerald E. Newfarmer (July 1983 – May 1989)
- Leslie R. White (May 1989 – August 1994)
- Regina V. K. Williams (November 1994 – January 1999)
- Del D. Borgsdorf (September 1999 – February 2006)
- Leslie R. White (February 2006 – June 2007)
- Debra Figone (July 2007 – December 2013)
- Ed Shikada (December 2013 – January 2014)
- Norberto Duenas (January 2014 – October 2017)
- David Sykes (October 2017 – July 2021)
- Jennifer Maguire (July 2021 – present)
See also
- List of mayors of San Jose, California
