Alexander Nguyen

Alexander Nguyen is the City Manager of Oxnard, California, appointed to this position in July 2018.1 He has over 25 years of municipal experience across various California cities, including Oakland, Alameda, and Riverside.1 In his role as Oxnard's City Manager, Nguyen has been responsible for addressing financial audit findings, tackling the homeless crisis, revitalizing the downtown area, and advancing environmental restoration efforts.1

Some key accomplishments in Nguyen's career include:

1. Clearing material weakness findings from prior financial audits in Oxnard.1
2. Opening a year-round 110-bed homeless shelter and approving a new homeless solutions center in Oxnard.1
3. Negotiating a $25 million trust fund for dismantling the Ormond Beach Power Plant.1
4. Introducing Oxnard's Sunshine Ordinance and a voter-approved campaign finance reform measure.1
5. Co-creating and serving as Executive Director of the Neighborhood Law Corps in Oakland, which won local, state, and national awards for government innovation.1

Nguyen's professional background includes roles such as Assistant City Manager in both Alameda and Riverside, where he led various significant projects and departments.1 He began his career in social work and has also been involved in volunteer work, serving on boards of organizations focused on addressing family violence and improving health in underserved communities.1