Mary J. Alvord
City Manager
(2003 - Present)

Office of the City Manager
275 East Olive Avenue
P.O. Box 6459
Burbank, CA 91510-6459

Off
ice Telephone: (818) 238-5800
Fax: (818) 238-5804

Email:
Mary Alvord
The City Manager's Office has the responsibility of setting goals and providing administrative direction for all City departments, in full accordance with policies established by the City Council. The overall department goal is to carry out the policies established by the City Council in an effort to ensure the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life in Burbank.

Membership/Positions with Professional Affiliations:
  • Member, California Park and Recreation Society
  • President, Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) of San Gabriel Valley
  • Past President and current Member, National Management Association
  • Trainer, Citywide "Investment in Excellence" Program
  • Member, Domestic Violence Task Force
  • Recipient, Golden Achievement Award, The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank/East Valley, 2003
Previous Work Experience:
  • Assistant City Manager, City of Burbank (2000-2003)
  • Park and Recreation Director, City of Burbank (1991 - 2000)
  • Assistant Park and Recreation Director, City of Burbank (1990 - 1991)
  • Administrative Analyst II, City of Burbank (1988 - 1990)
  • Recreation Supervisor, City of Burbank (1984 - 1988)
  • Principal Recreation Leader, City of Burbank (1979 - 1984)
  • Recreation Leader, City of Burbank (1973 - 1979)
  • Junior Recreation Leader, City of Burbank (1970 - 1973)
Educational Background:
  • B.A. Sociology, California State University, Northridge (1972)
  • Elementary School Teaching Credential (1973)