City of Livermore Announces Two New Staff Appointments

From the City of Livermore:

LIVERMORE, CA – Livermore City Manager Marc Roberts recently announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Spence as the new Community Development Director and Ms. Christine Rodrigues to the position of Assistant to the City Manager after a wide-recruitment process.

Paul Spence brings over twenty years of planning experience in various agencies to the job including sixteen years with the City of Livermore. As the City’s Planning Division Manager for the past five years, Mr. Spence has been responsible for the implementation of the City’s General Plan, Development Code, and Downtown and South Livermore Valley Specific Plans as well as management of commissions and staff.

Paul has a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from Pomona College and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California, Irvine. Paul is also a Board member of the Bay Area Planning Director s Association.

“Paul has a reputation as an effective, engaging communicator who is open to the ideas of others,” City Manager Roberts stated. “His positive management style, strong people skills, and ability to motivate and lead teams make him a great asset for the City’s Executive Team.”

Paul is married with two children and has lived in Livermore for the last 15 years. He enjoys sports, reading, music, and spending time with his family. “I am honored to have been selected as the new Community Development Director and look forward to working with the City Council and the community to continue to enhance the quality of life in Livermore,” stated Mr. Spence.

Christine Rodrigues, with fourteen years in the City of Livermore’s Planning Division, will now use her strong technical, communication and leadership skills in the Assistant to the City Manager position. As a member of the Planning Division, Ms. Rodrigues coordinated the approval and development of hundreds of land use projects. She also managed an award-winning comprehensive City Development Code update as well as the expansion and renovation of a major City-wide software system

Ms. Rodrigues graduated Cum Laude from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Planning. She again graduated Cum Laude with a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

“Christine’s familiarity with the City of Livermore as well as her enthusiasm for working with people will serve both staff and the community well,” stated City Manager Roberts.

Ms. Rodrigues has two children, and she enjoys hiking, cycling, and traveling.

Both Mr. Spence and Ms. Rodrigues began their new roles on September 6, 2016.

Photos via the City of Livermore.