Mtn. View Taps Assistant Community Services Dir. To Run Dept.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — 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, manages all city parks, recreation outlets, 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,” City Manager Dan Rich said. “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.