Jennifer Ott
City Manager at City of Hayward
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Jennifer Ott is the City Manager for the City of Hayward, a role she began in late 2023. Her extensive career in public service includes serving as City Manager for the City of Alameda and holding previous roles as Assistant and Deputy City Manager in Hayward. She earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley.
She is the first woman to be appointed as City Manager in the City of Haywards history.
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25 Years
Current Role
City Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Personality Overview
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Priorities
Topics Jennifer cares about
Municipal Governance
Her career is centered on city management, focusing on fiscal stability, strategic planning, and effective public administration for cities like Hayward and Alameda.
Urban Development
She has a track record of leading major development and infrastructure projects, including the significant Base Reuse initiative for the City of Alameda.
Career
Work history
12-2025
City Manager
City of Hayward
1-2023 - 12-2025
City Manager
City of Alameda
1-2021 - 1-2023
Assistant City Manager
City of Hayward
9-2018 - 12-2020
Deputy City Manager
City of Hayward
7-2015 - 8-2018
Base Reuse and Transportation Planning Director
City of Alameda
In the press
Media appearances
Jennifer Ott set to be named City Manager of the City of Hayward. Featured in City of Hayward Official Website
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2025 in Review: Jennifer Ott took helm as Hayward City Manager. Featured in City of Hayward Official Website
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Education
1998 - 2000
MPP
University of California, Berkeley
1992 - 1996
BA
University of California, Davis
Social presence
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