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Steven Turner

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Community Development Director at City of Newark, California
📍 Newark, California, United States

Steven Turner is a 24-year veteran in local government, currently serving as the Community Development Director for the City of Newark. His experience covers managing planning, housing, and design review functions in challenging political environments. He is an alumnus of San José State University and Stanfords Graduate School of Business.

His interests suggest a passion for leadership development, indicated by his connection with AIESEC, a global platform for young people to develop leadership potential. This aligns with his professional emphasis on encouraging innovation, leadership, and staff growth within his teams.

He plays a key role in attracting major tech and biotech companies like Lucid Motors, Freewire, and Allogene to the city of Newark.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Community Development Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Newark, California, United States
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Economic Development
Actively promotes Newark as part of Silicon Valley, working to attract major tech and biotech firms. Recently attended the State of the Valley presentation at SJSU.
Housing Policy
Focused on creating and leading new housing policies and programs within Newark, personally spearheading recruitment for a Housing Policies and Programs Manager.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Community Development Director
City of Newark, California
2-2019 - 9-2019
Acting Director, Community Development & Transportation Department
City of Redwood City
8-2014 - 2-2019
Planning Manager
City of Redwood City
2-2010 - 8-2014
Advance Planning Manager
City of Palo Alto
7-2004 - 2-2010
Senior Planner
City of Palo Alto
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Education
1987 - 1993
BS
San José State University
2017 - 2017
Executive Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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