Pleasanton Appoints New Deputy City Manager

PLEASANTON, CA — Alexa Jeffress will serve as the new deputy city manager of Pleasanton, the city announced. She will start Feb. 6.

Jeffress has more than 20 years experience in government administration and community development. Most recently, she served as the director of the city of Oakland’s Economic and Workforce Development Department, where she directed staff in six divisions, including Public/Private Development, Real Estate, Cultural Affairs, Workforce Development, Business Development and Special Activities.

Jeffress previously served as the West Region Director of Multifamily Asset Management for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and as the vice president of real estate development for BRIDGE Housing.

Jeffress holds a B.A. from Columbia University and J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of Law. She is a member of the California State Bar.

“We are pleased to welcome Alexa to the executive team at the City of Pleasanton,” City Manager Gerry Beaudin said in a statement . “Her diverse career experiences and responsibilities will serve our organization and the community, now and as we plan for the future. This is an exciting time for Pleasanton as we address a number of opportunities to advance the goals of our City Council. We’re excited that Alexa will be joining us in this effort.”