The City Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of all City departments to ensure the goals and policy directives of the Mayor and City Council are implemented.
Road closures on Grizzly Peak and parking management at Lake Merritt will facilitate safe access to parks and open space, and support emergency vehicle access
Owners of covered rental units must report rent and tenancy data annually: Deadline to register is July 3, 2023
City Administrator
Johnson comes to Oakland after an exhaustive nationwide search for Oakland’s next City Administrator. He has worked in municipal and county governments for nearly two decades, including serving as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer in Atlanta, where he worked closely with public safety agencies and led development of significant capital projects. He also previously served as the Assistant County Manager for the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, GA, as City Manager of Bisbee, AZ, and as Management Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Tucson, AZ. Most recently, he served as IBM’s Corporate Social Responsibility Manager.
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CAO Organizational Chart June 2023
