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The city of Livermore’s newly appointed public works director Carl Brown officially took on the leadership role Monday, according to an announcement from the city this week.
Previously serving in the same capacity for the city of Manteca, Brown brings to Livermore over 21 years of municipal public works experience, including a decade in management positions, the announcement states.
As the city’s public works director, Brown leads a department of 112 staff and oversees the city’s environmental services, maintenance and water resources divisions.
Brown succeeds Livermore’s former public works director Scott Lanphier, who retired in September 2023, and public works manager Judy Erlandson who has been serving as the acting public works director during the interim.
“We are excited to welcome Carl to the Livermore team,” City Manager Marianna Burch said in a statement. “With a proven leadership record, focus on organizational excellence and staff development and commitment to responsive and high-quality services to our community, Carl will be a great addition to Livermore’s team of talented and dedicated city professionals.”
While serving as the director of public works for the Manteca, Brown oversaw over 200 staff and managed a $90 million budget, according to the announcement. Brown established an interdepartmental committee to address traffic concerns, led capital projects that boosted wastewater treatment plant capacity and curbed illegal dumping with trash disposal events.
Previously, Brown worked in the cities of Turlock and Merced.
“I am excited to join the city of Livermore. As the public works director, I look forward to collaborating with other city departments to uphold Livermore’s outstanding reputation for exceptional service delivery and professionalism,” Brown said in a statement.
“I believe in leading by listening to and learning from my team, empowering them through clarity and trust, and collectively cultivating a culture of excellence and accountability,” Brown added.
Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Phoenix and is equipped with certifications surrounding public works operations including roadway lighting, backflow prevention as well as water distribution and treatment.
