PITTSBURG – Brentwood Assistant City Manager Darin Gale is likely to be selected as Pittsburg’s next city manager when the council takes up the matter next week.
Gale, who has had the assistant role with Brentwood since 2022, took over as the city’s interim city manager following the departure of Tim Ogden in April. Last month, Brentwood appointed G. Harold Duffey to take over the position permanently.
The Pittsburg City Council is expected to consider Gale for the city manager position at its next meeting on Nov. 17, said Mayor Jelani Killings. If approved, he would start on Dec. 15.
Following the retirement of City Manager Garrett Evans in September, Pittsburg hired Peckham & McKenney, an executive search firm, to help with the recruitment process to replace him.
Killings said the city is excited about the anticipated selection of Gale.
“His extensive experience in executive leadership, economic development, community partnerships, and municipal operations will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow and position our city for long-term success,” said Killings in a statement on Nov. 7. “We’re confident he will make a positive impact, and we look forward to welcoming him to Team Pittsburg.”
Armed with a master’s degree in business administration from Drexel University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Sacramento State University, Gale said he is “grateful” for the opportunity to serve.
“Pittsburg is a city with a rich history, and an exciting future ahead,” said Gale, adding he looks forward to working with the City Council, community, city staff and businesses.
“Together, we will strengthen the local economy, enhance public services, and continue making Pittsburg a place where families and businesses can thrive,” said Gale. “I’m excited to get started and honored to join a community that values collaboration, innovation, and opportunity for all.”
Before moving to Brentwood, Gale was a senior development project manager with the city of Sacramento, where he oversaw a federally funded small business loan program and established an economic incentive program to attract businesses.
He also spent a decade in Yuba City in various roles, including as deputy city manager.