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Profile, Continued J <br />RI Niccolo De Luca, Director, provides expertise on the impact of policies on <br />municipal governments and will provide proactive analysis to the City on legislation <br />of concern. Niccolo has long standing, valuable relationships with Governor <br />Brown, his administration, Senator Loni Hancock, Assembly Member Rob Bonta, <br />`A and the entire East Bay Legislative Delegation. <br />Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., Oakland, CA <br />Director 2008 — Present <br />Represents municipal clients across the state. Maintains relationships with legislators and key <br />staff in the State Capitol as well as Congressional delegation. Maintains a close relationship <br />with Governor Jerry Brown as a result of their tenure working together at the City of Oakland. <br />Specializes in public safety and municipal services policy and provide legislative updates on <br />bills and budget amendments that affect our clients. Explores federal, state, local, foundation <br />and corporate funding to help support the public agency and non-profit clients served by TPA. <br />City of Oakland, Oakland, CA <br />Deputy City Administrator 2004— 2007 <br />Responsible for oversight of daily operations and decision making for the two largest city <br />agencies (Public Works Agency and Police Department) that have a combined annual budget of <br />$ 323 million. Provided direct organizational leadership to create a standard operating <br />procedure for multi -faceted crime reduction initiative which was adopted by Council and resulted <br />in a drop in crime. Direct supervision of four different divisions with 45 employees. Implemented <br />many cutting edge ideas for problem solving and outreach that were embraced by community <br />groups and policy makers. Expanded the number of organized neighborhood public safety <br />gatherings for three consecutive years, with an average of nearly 100 percent annual increase. <br />Lead administrative staff member for three City Council committees. Provided expertise and <br />support to the Mayor and City Council in the formulation, interpretation and application of public <br />policy. Daily interaction with Mayor and City Council members. <br />City of Oakland, Oakland, CA <br />Assistant Director, Public Works Agency 2001— 2004 <br />Responsible for three divisions, including Finance and Human Relations, five direct reports, and <br />40 staff members. Direct responsibility for the financial operations of the entire Agency, <br />including revenues and expenditures. Implemented procedures to reduce number of worker's <br />compensation claims subsequently adopted for the entire City. Served as Agency spokesperson <br />and oversight of all media relations. Built strong media relations by clearly and concisely <br />communicating several complex situations and events, and working directly with reporters on <br />exclusive stories and interviews. Served as hearing officer for union grievances and improved <br />key relationships with impacted unions through open communication and dialogues. <br />City of Oakland, Oakland, CA <br />Assistant to Councilmember Richard Spees 1998-2001 <br />Lead spokesperson for Councilmember within the district. Improved overall public approval <br />rating of Councilmember district wide through many grass roots marketing campaigns and <br />developed new information dissemination strategies. Head of constituent services for Council <br />district. Ensured proper and efficient service delivery for 58,000 residents of Council District 4. <br />Education <br />University of Oregon, Oregon <br />Bachelor of Arts Degree, American History <br />1997 <br />0 Proposal for State Legislative Advocacy Services I City of San Leandro Page 4 <br />