CONCORD
Officials with the city of Concord are pleased to announce Margaret O’Brien as the city’s new finance director.
With nearly 20 years of municipal finance experience, she brings expertise in financial strategy, budget management and community-focused fiscal planning. She assumed her role Feb. 24.
Previously the city of Alameda’s finance director, O’Brien while there managed a $140 million general fund budget and a $355 million all-funds budget while implementing policies that improved efficiency and transparency. She has also held leadership roles in finance for the cities of Oakland and Emeryville.
“We are thrilled to welcome Margaret,” said City Manager Valerie Barone. “Her expertise and leadership will be instrumental in ensuring Concord’s long-term financial health.”
O’Brien holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga…
