About the City Manager's Office
The City Manager's Office carries out all City policies by supervising and coordinating City departments, by preparing and presenting to the City Council the annual budget, by coordinating the preparation of City Council agendas and by addressing the strategic and policy needs of the Council, City and community. The over-arching goal of this office is to manage the affairs of the City to maximize efficiency, economy and public confidence in their local government. The City Manager is hired directly by the City Council. All department heads report to the City Manager except the City Clerk and the City Attorney, both of whom report directly to the City Council. The functions of Code and Water Quality Enforcement, Harbor Resources and Public Information are divisions of the City Manager's Office.
City Manager David Kiff
Dave Kiff (pictured at right) was appointed as Newport Beach City Manager in September 2009. To read about Dave's work experience and educational background, please click here. He can be reached by e-mail at dkiff@newportbeachca.gov or by telephone at 949-644-3000.
At the beginning of each month, the City Manager tapes "The Run Down" a brief message to the community on what projects and issues the City Council and staff plan to address in the coming weeks.
City Manager's Office Staff
In addition to the City Manager, this office includes two Assistant City Managers, the Public Information Manager, the Executive Assistant to the City Manager, an Administrative Assistant, and the Mayor's Assistant.
Assistant City Manager
Sharon Wood 949-644-3222 or swood@newportbeachca.gov
Interim Assistant City Manager
Jan Perkins 949-644-3002 or jperkins@newportbeachca.gov
Public Information Manager
Tara Finnigan 949-644-3035 or tfinnigan@newportbeachca.gov
Administrative Assistant
Shirley Oborny 949-644-3002 or soborny@newportbeachca.gov
Mayor's Assistant
Kim Rieff 949-644-3004 or krieff@newportbeachca.gov
The City Manager's Office is located in Building B of City Hall, 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 92663.
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