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.
Jennifer Ott
City Manager at City of Hayward
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Overview
Topics They Care 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.
Transportation Planning
A key part of her past roles involved directing transportation planning, a critical component of managing urban growth and connectivity in the Bay Area.
Media Appearances
Jennifer Ott set to be named City Manager of the City of Hayward. Featured in City of Hayward Official Website
2025 in Review: Jennifer Ott took helm as Hayward City Manager. Featured in City of Hayward Official Website
Alameda City Manager Ott to Leave for Hayward. Featured in City of Alameda Official Website
Work History
12-2025
City Manager at City of Hayward
1-2023 - 12-2025
City Manager at City of Alameda
1-2021 - 1-2023
Assistant City Manager at City of Hayward
9-2018 - 12-2020
Deputy City Manager at City of Hayward
7-2015 - 8-2018
Base Reuse and Transportation Planning Director at City of Alameda
6-2011 - 6-2015
Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point at City of Alameda
2-2010 - 6-2011
Deputy City Manager at City of Alameda
9-2008 - 1-2010
Special Assistant to the City Manager at City of Alameda
3-2005 - 1-2010
Redevelopment Manager at City of Alameda
7-2000 - 12-2004
Vice-President at Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
Education
1998 - 2000
MPP from University of California, Berkeley
1992 - 1996
BA from University of California, Davis
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Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Job Level : Middle
Designation : City Manager at City of Hayward
