City Government
FYs 2021-23 Budget
City Council
The City Council is elected on a non-partisan basis and Councilmembers serve four-year staggered terms, with two Councilmembers elected every two years. The Mayor is elected to serve a four-year term. The Mayor and Councilmembers are elected at large, and subject to two elected term limits. The City Auditor and the City Treasurer are also elected by the voters. There is no term limit associated with these positions.
The Mayor and City Council are responsible for passing ordinances and policies; adopting the budget; appointing citizens to Boards and Commissions; hiring the three Charter offices of City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. As chief executive officer, the City Manager provides the leadership and organizational direction for the operation and management of all City departments. The City Manager implements the policies and ordinances of the City Council, overseeing operations of the City, and appointing the City’s department heads.
Key Strategies for City Council
- Address Housing/Homelessness
- Mitigate Traffic Congestion and Improve Transportation Safety
- Take Action on Climate Change Emergency Preparedness
- Improve Local Economy & Attract Jobs
- Maintain Safety & Quality of Life
- Plan for Fiscal & Organizational Stability
- Improve Public Infrastructure
The City provides a broad range of services including police and fire protection; construction and maintenance of streets, parks, storm drains and other infrastructure; recreational and cultural activities, including a golf complex comprised of two 18-hole executive golf courses and one nine-hole executive course, and the Main Library with two branches; and general government and administrative support services. Additionally, the City provides power to residents through its electrical utility, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP). The Public Utilities Board provides most policy and financial oversight for AMP and adopts their annual budget separately from the City’s biennial budget. Some other major public services delivered within the City’s boundaries, including water, wastewater, education, regional parks, and public transportation, are provided by other governmental agencies. The
City of Alameda is not financially accountable for the operations ofthese franchises or government agencies.
City Officials
Alameda City Council
Mayor, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Vice Mayor, Malia Vella
Councilmember, Tony Daysog
Councilmember, Trish Herrera Spencer
Councilmember, John Knox White
Elected Officials
City Auditor, Kevin Kearney
City Treasurer, Kevin Kennedy
Charter Officers
City Manager, Eric Levitt
City Attorney, Yibin Shen
City Clerk, Lara Weisiger
Executive Management Team
Assistant City Manager, Gerry Beaudin
Chief of Police, Nishant Joshi
Communications and Legislative Affairs Manager, Sarah Henry
Community Development Director, Lisa Maxwell
Finance Director, Annie To
Acting Fire Chief, Ricci Zombeck
General Manager, AMP, Nicolas Procos
Human Resources Director, Nancy Bronstein
Information Technology Director, Carolyn Hogg
Library Director, Jane Chisaki
Planning, Building & Transportation Director, Andrew Thomas
Public Works Director, Erin Smith
Recreation and Parks Director, Amy Wooldridge