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Hazel Wetherford has been appointed as Dublin’s deputy city manager, with the promotion to the new position created by City Manager Linda Smith set to take effect on Monday.
Wetherford has worked for the city government for the past 12 years in various roles including senior management analyst, business manager, assistant to the city manager and her most recent position, economic development director. She told the Weekly that these experiences and her background in local government have prepared her for this new opportunity.
“I am beyond excited to have this amazing opportunity to continue serving the Dublin community,” Wetherford said. “I look forward to working with both current and former colleagues, as I believe that a strong and cohesive team is key to being successful in all you set out to do.”
“Working on large projects of varying complexities requires fostering relationships, problem solving and thinking creatively,” Wetherford added. “These are all skills that I use daily working with business owners, corporations, property owners, regional organizations, developers and key community stakeholders.”
Smith lauded Wetherford when announcing the appointment in a press release last week.
“Hazel has proven to be an invaluable asset to the city over the years and has led much of the city’s economic recovery efforts during the pandemic,” Smith said. “She’s an innovative thinker and has the drive to bring two of the city’s top priorities to the forefront — Downtown Dublin and the extension of Dublin Boulevard to Livermore.”
In her new role, Wetherford will continue overseeing the economic development department, stating that her goal is to ensure that the Dublin community continues to thrive economically and socially. Additional responsibilities include legislative issues and disaster preparedness in Dublin.
Other plans include specifically focusing on the redevelopment of Downtown Dublin, the future Economic Development Zone and the extension of Dublin Boulevard to Livermore. In the long-term, she said she plans to build upon the work already done by current and former city leaders, which she describes have made Dublin the vibrant and thriving city it is today.
“By implementing the Downtown Dublin Preferred Vision and the Fallon Road Economic Development Zone, I aspire to have a profound and positive effect on the Dublin community,” Wetherford said. “I aim to create job opportunities and improve the overall economic well-being of our residents by fostering a strong economy and attracting businesses to the area.”
