Chantal Cotton Gaines Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Serve on the Cal-ICMA Ethics Committee and Technology Task Force. Previously served on the Government Affairs and Policy Committee, the Breaking into Local Government Task Force, the Knowledge Network Advisory Board, and the 100 Year Anniversary Task Force.

Oakland, California

• Budget: Prepare and manage Measure Z program budget of over $700,000 annually • Leadership: Led team to develop, and implement, a $25 Million public safety program • Process Improvement Strategy Creation: Led team of 14 volunteers and 4 city staff to develop police recruitment and retention strategies • Recruitment: Helped recruit the police chief, animal services director, and other staff • Labor Negotiations: Participated on a team to negotiate the SEIU and police union labor contracts which affect over 2000 employees • High Priority Projects: Manage or participate on special project teams, i.e., impact fees • City Council Relations: Review and edit at least 10 reports to Council weekly, follow up with Council’s requests, and represent the City Administrator at Council meetings • Board Liaison: Provide monthly staff support and guidance to 3 appointed committees • Departmental Liaison: Liaise and encourage collaboration within the Human Services Dept., Police Dept., Parks & Rec. Dept., Economic and Workforce Development Dept., Planning & Building Services Dept., Animal Services Dept., and the Housing and Community Development Dept.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Local Government Expert: Provide company with municipal operations knowledge • Project Management: Oversee the successful implementation of over 35 projects • Client Engagement: Interact daily with ~20 clients via phone or web • Supervision: Oversee and direct the work of all Client Services staff members (2 staff)

College Park, Md

As the Assistant to the City Manager, I was in charge of research on new project initiatives and implementation. I also advocated to State and County Legislators about local government-related interests. Finally, I conducted data collection and analysis as necessary and shared the results with local residents and elected officials.

Ypsilanti, Mi

• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop local legislation and permits• Researched capacity for new programs to minimize city expenses• Responded to constituent concerns via phone, letter, or personal contact• Managed and edited the City of Ypsilanti website (www.cityofypsilanti.com)

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Co-Organized and advertised Teach For America events on campus• Presented Teach For America concepts to classroom and student organization audiences of 15-100 students• Researched student leaders and academic scholars on campus and deliver Teach For America information to them

Mup, Urban Planning

Activities and Societies: Students of Color of Rackham Vice President and Conference Chair

Mpp, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Students of Color of Rackham Vice President and Conference Chair

Accelerated Bachelors, Political Science

Activities and Societies: NAACP, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Member, Golden Key Honor Society Member, Intergroup Relations.