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Today, Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott announced that she has selected Amy Wooldridge to serve as Assistant City Manager. Ms. Wooldridge currently serves as the City of Alameda’s Acting Assistant City Manager and Recreation and Parks Director.

“Amy has 18 years of senior management experience, including over 10 years as the City of Alameda’s Recreation and Parks Director. She has a proven record of collaborative community engagement, along with strong project management skills. I look forward to working together to implement City Council’s priorities to serve our residents and businesses,” stated City Manager Jennifer Ott. 

Alameda’s Assistant City Manager is a vital member of the executive management team and has a very high level of interaction with officials, department heads, community groups, business leaders, and residents. The Assistant City Manager works closely with the City Manager to provide leadership and creative approaches to the City’s short and long-term goals, and address a wide variety of complex daily operational challenges. When applicable, the Assistant City Manager will serve as Acting City Manager.

“I am looking forward to serving Alameda residents and businesses in this new capacity, alongside a strong executive team and City Manager Ott,” stated Amy Wooldridge. “I deeply appreciate our Recreation and Parks staff for everything the team has accomplished and created for the Alameda community over the last ten years. As a resident of Alameda, I am grateful to live and work in a community with such a dedicated staff and City Council.”