Pamela Ott

Prior to joining the City of Pleasanton in 2003, Pamela was the Executive Director of the Pleasanton Downtown Association, after moving from Hanford, California, where she worked with civic leaders on a revitalization program for that city’s downtown. Pamela also has a 10-year background in retail banking management.

Pamela holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in quantitative management from the University of Florida and a Master of Science in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. She also completed a program in historic preservation at the University of Georgia.

As the Deputy City Manager, Pamela Ott directs the City’s efforts to maintain a robust and diverse business community through strategic business retention, expansion and attraction initiatives; works on a variety of large and small development projects; acts as an ombudsman to companies looking for information or assistance; staffs the City’s Economic Vitality Committee and also oversees the City’s Business License Division. Pamela also directs the City’s public information activities, ensuring that residents and businesses are informed and provided opportunities for active engagement on issues of importance to the community.

Reflecting her commitment to serve the community, Pamela actively supports many local organizations and events. She is known for being highly responsive, for applying both critical thinking and creativity to challenging issues and for her proactive and positive approach.