City Manager's Office
Role of the City Manager
The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the chief executive officer of the City. The City Manager provides leadership to the organization in the implementation of City Council policies and the provision of quality services to the community. The City Manager provides coordination of all City departments through the department directors. The City Manager is responsible for assuring that City services are performed in accordance with Council policies and within the capability of the City's resources. The City Manager keeps the Council advised of the City's financial condition and the future needs of the City.
City Manager | Melvin E. Gaines
Interim City Manager - Patrick Heisinger
During his time working with the City, Patrick Heisinger has been at the forefront of implementing strategies, which have improved the general efficiency of the Council meetings, has implemented measures to better monitor strategic priorities, while continuing to provide oversight of the Community and Economic Development Department to advance key development projects.
Prior to joining the East Palo Alto team, Patrick managed the City of San Jose’s Housing Department’s Capital Program for six years where he managed an affordable housing loan portfolio of $800 Million and just under 19,000 affordable housing units. While with the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency, Patrick led several key Capital Improvement Projects while serving as the County’s Housing Program Manager. Patrick has also served as the Director of Housing for a non-profit housing developer and a Program Manager with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara.
