Oliver began his service to Irvine as the community’s sixth city manager in December 2021. Prior to his current role, he held a variety of management and staff positions with the cities of Huntington Beach, Monrovia, Barstow, Rosemead, Claremont, and Arcadia. He also spent a period of time working for a member of the California State Legislature.
A fervent believer in the notion that healthy, people-focused organizations can make inspired transformational change, Oliver has dedicated his professional career to helping build better communities through improved municipal operations. He has extensive experience across a range of disciplines and has helped lead the development of innovative local government programs, performance management initiatives, operational process improvements, teambuilding efforts, and strategic planning activities.
Oliver is married to his college sweetheart, Bobbie Jo, and together, they are proud parents to two children, Ian and Avery.
The City of Irvine hosted three community budget meetings March 21-23 to provide an overview and answer questions about the fiscal year 2023-25 proposed budget. Learn more by watching a recording of a meeting.
Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered the State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 7, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. In her address, Mayor Khan reiterated her commitment to progress, generational success, and growth.
The Irvine Police Department will host an Open House Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the piazza and parking lot of the Irvine Civic Center located at 1 Civic Center Plaza. Games, face painting, special giveaways, and more!
Take the online survey to provide input on bicycle and pedestrian-friendly concepts for South Yale Avenue between the 405 Freeway and University Drive.
The City of Irvine has embarked on developing it's first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). Take the Online Community Survey to help us gather input from the community on potential greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies, mitigation measures, and community priorities.
The City of Irvine is launching a grant program for local emerging nonprofits that provide services and programs to the Irvine community. Potential grantees may be awarded $30,000 to $60,000.