John Marchant to Step in as Interim Community Services Director

Mountain View, Calif. — Starting May 1, John Marchant will step in as the interim director of the City of Mountain View’s Community Services Department. The Department, which has a staff of 89 employees and an annual budget of around $24 million, includes all City parks; recreation and citywide events and activities; the Center for the Performing Arts; Rengstorff House; Shoreline Golf Course and Amphitheatre; forestry and roadway landscaping; and volunteers.

Marchant, who has been with the City for 20 years, is currently the Assistant Community Services Director and will take on the new role following the retirement of J.P. de la Montaigne. “J.P. has given the City an incredible eight years of service, bringing many major programs and projects to fruition, like the recently renovated Mountain View Community Center,” said City Manager Dan Rich in announcing the appointment. “We really appreciate John’s willingness to step up and continue the legacy of excellent leadership in the department.”

Marchant’s transition is expected to continue for at least the next six months and no recruitment process has been initiated for a new director at this time.