The City of Pleasanton is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Ajluni as Assistant Director of Utilities and Environmental Services in the Public Works Department. He will begin his new role on March 2, 2026.
Ajluni brings 15 years of local government experience, most recently serving as a Division Manager with the City of San José’s Environmental Services Department. In that role, he led Utility Financial and Business Operations and advanced initiatives focused on environmental protection, watershed management, utility service delivery, and sustainability programs.
“We are excited to welcome Nicholas to Pleasanton’s Public Works leadership team,” said Siew-Chin Yeong, Director of Public Works. “His depth of experience in utility operations, financial management, and regional collaboration will support our continued focus on delivering reliable services while strengthening environmental stewardship in our community.”
Throughout his career, Ajluni has led complex environmental and utility operations, strategic program development, and cross-jurisdictional collaborations. He has developed innovative approaches to stormwater and watershed operations, engaged stakeholders, and worked closely with regional water and wastewater partners to address emerging environmental and infrastructure challenges.
Ajluni currently serves as a Board Member of BayWork, a regional consortium dedicated to workforce development and career pathways in the water and wastewater industry throughout the Bay Area.
He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from San José State University, where his graduate research focused on water resources management.
In his new role, Ajluni will support oversight of the City’s utilities and environmental services operations, including water, wastewater, stormwater, and sustainability programs, helping advance ongoing system improvements and long-term infrastructure planning efforts.