City Manager's Office

City Manager Howard Chan

About

The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is responsible for the leadership and direction of all operations, programs, and services, per City Charter. The City Manager facilitates the implementation of Council’s policies and priorities, provides policy recommendations to the Council concerning the annual budget, future needs of the City, and oversight of all City departments.

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City Manager Howard Chan

Howard Chan was appointed as City Manager of Sacramento in 2017. As City Manager, he is responsible for leading approximately 5,000 employees, overseeing an annual operating budget of more than $1.4 billion and implementing policy direction from the Sacramento City Council.

Howard has worked for the City of Sacramento for nearly 20 years, a tenure that includes three years as an Assistant City Manager and more than a decade as Parking Services Manager. 

 

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