Lee Wilcox

Lee Wilcox, whose LinkedIn username is lelandwilcox, is currently the Assistant City Manager at the City of San José, although he has held several significant roles within the city's administration.

Here are some key points about his career and responsibilities:

Current Role

• Appointed as Assistant City Manager by City Manager Jennifer Maguire, effective September 20, 2021.34

Previous Roles

• Served as Deputy City Manager from February 2021 to September 2021.14
• Held the position of Chief of Staff from November 2017 to February 2021, where he was part of the City Manager’s Executive Management Team and managed various citywide priorities, including the Office of Administration, Policy and Intergovernmental Relations.1
• Worked as Budget Director from January 2015 to November 2017, focusing on strategic development of the mayor's priority initiatives, pension reform, and budget and fiscal matters.1
• Served as Assistant to the City Manager & Downtown Manager from November 2008 to July 2015, leading the economic development team for Downtown San José and overseeing communications and public relations for the Office of Economic Development.1

Experience and Skills

• Has 18 years of experience working for the City of San José, with a diverse background in government, community, and private sector collaboration.23
• Known for his ability to leverage resources, reduce inefficiencies, and optimize cross-organizational collaboration. He is a collaborative and inclusive team leader with extensive facilitation experience and a proven track record of providing creative solutions for challenging issues.1

Compensation

• As of the latest data, his total compensation as Assistant City Manager includes a base pay of $320,676.59, other compensation of $20,470.56, and benefits of $64,551.32, totaling $405,698.47.2

Community Involvement

• Currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Children's Musical Theater San Jose, a role he has held since October 2023.1