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Napa Appoints Public Works Director as Second Assistant City Manager
Julie Lucido will move to the city manager's office in a restructuring of the department, officials said.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Napa City Council approved the reinstatement of a second assistant city manager position, which will be filled by Julie Lucido, the current public works director. The move is part of an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening leadership and improving coordination across departments.
Why it matters
The addition of a second assistant city manager position is expected to enable improved capital project delivery, greater interdepartmental collaboration, and enhanced leadership stability within the city government.
The details
As part of the restructuring, the city is eliminating a vacant deputy city manager position, so the total number of employees remains the same and there is no impact on the current fiscal year's budget. Lucido will join Liz Habkirk, who has served as assistant city manager since 2021. Each assistant city manager will have a distinct area of focus, with one overseeing infrastructure, capital improvement, and development, while the other will be in charge of internal services and operational departments.
- The City Council approved the reinstatement of the second assistant city manager position at its meeting on February 17, 2026.
- Lucido's new role will be effective on February 28, 2026.
The players
Julie Lucido
The current public works director who will be moving to the city manager's office in the new role of second assistant city manager.
Liz Habkirk
The assistant city manager who has served in that position since 2021.
Steve Potter
The Napa City Manager, who stated that Lucido's expertise and proven leadership make her an ideal choice for the second assistant city manager position.
Napa City Council
The governing body that approved the reinstatement of the second assistant city manager position.
What they’re saying
“Having spent a significant portion of my career working on issues in Napa Valley, I am excited to step into this new role, working with an excellent senior leadership team and collaborative City Council to further our work on community priorities.”
— Julie Lucido, Public Works Director (pressdemocrat.com)
“Julie's expertise in capital project delivery and her proven leadership make her an ideal choice for this position. She has been a strong advocate for the organization and a respected leader both internally and in the community.”
— Steve Potter, City Manager (pressdemocrat.com)
What’s next
The city will announce the focus areas for each assistant city manager in the next few weeks, and the replacement for Lucido in the public works department will also be announced soon.
The takeaway
The restructuring of the city manager's office in Napa, with the addition of a second assistant city manager position, demonstrates the city's commitment to improving coordination, leadership, and the delivery of capital projects, which are crucial for the community's development and well-being.
