Malibu Hires Alexis Brown As Deputy City Manager

MALIBU, CA — Malibu has a new deputy city manager, Alexis Brown, who most recently worked in a similar role in Imperial.

City Manager Steve McClary announced Brown's appointment earlier this month. Brown most recently worked as assistant city manager in Imperial, where she oversaw eight departments, according to a release from the city of Malibu.

“Malibu welcomes Alexis Brown as the new deputy city manager, and we are excited to have her available to serve our community,” Mayor Bruce Silverstein said in a release. “Alexis has an impressive and varied background, with valuable experience working in relevant roles in local government and serving the residents.”

City officials lauded Brown's collaborative nature and communications skills, as well as her track record as a problem solver and developer of strategic vision. She'll serve at the direction of the city manager and assistant city manager.

“I am excited to serve the Malibu community in my new role,” Brown said. “I am looking forward to working with city leadership and staff, and building relationships with all stakeholders.”

Before serving as assistant city manager in Imperial, she worked in several roles at the city of nearly 15,000: as a management analyst, public information officer and executive assistant to the city manager.

Earlier, she worked as the director of marketing and special events for the Imperial & Brawley Chamber of Commerce and served as a business development specialist for the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Brown was named among the "Top 20 Leaders Under 40 in Imperial County" by Valley Women's Magazine in 2022. She told the magazine she has a passion for public service.

“It is my love of community service that led me to aspire to a career in city management,” Brown told the publication. “Here I am afforded the opportunity to combine my passion with my profession and enhance the quality-of-life opportunities for others.”