Ken Brennan

Ken Brennan is the San Jose Parks and Recreation Commissioner for District 10 at the City of San José. He was appointed to this position for his first term, which began on January 9, 2024 and will end on June 30, 2027.2 As a commissioner, Brennan is part of a group that advises the City Council on San Jose's system of parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, facilities, and recreation programs.2

In his role as commissioner, Brennan has been vocal about the parks department's management of resources. He recently sent a letter to city officials expressing his view that the department should improve its efficiency in using existing funds before receiving additional resources.1 Specifically, he suggested:

1. Rationalizing program spending on a cost-per-outcome basis
2. Optimizing maintenance operations to improve productivity
3. Reducing what he considers wasteful spending
4. Conducting a new comprehensive audit of the parks department

Brennan has also recommended cutting certain expenses, such as events and meals for park volunteers, suggesting that free parking passes could suffice as a gesture of appreciation.1

Beyond his role as Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Brennan's professional background includes experience in finance and operations leadership, as suggested by his LinkedIn username "kenbrennanfinanceandoperationsleader".3 His LinkedIn profile indicates that he has held positions such as:

• Real Estate Investor
• Treasurer Board of Directors
• Senior Director of Operations

This diverse background in finance, operations, and real estate likely informs his perspective on park management and resource allocation in his role as commissioner.