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<br />May 11, 2026 <br /> <br />Mayor Jack Balch and <br />Members of City Council <br />City of Pleasanton <br />P.O. Box 520 <br />Pleasanton, CA 94566 <br /> <br />SSubmitted via email to: xscoggins@cityofpleasantonca.gov <br /> <br />Dear Mayor Balch & Members of City Council: <br /> <br />Bob Murray & Associates is pleased to submit a proposal to conduct the City Manager <br />recruitment for the City of Pleasanton. The following details our unique qualifications <br />and describes our systematic—yet flexible—method of identifying, recruiting, and <br />screening outstanding candidates on your behalf. Bob Murray & Associates is proud to <br />offer straightforward, all-in pricing, eliminating surprises and making the experience <br />simple and stress-free. This proposal includes information on our proven process, a <br />timeline, and a guarantee. <br /> <br />As the premier public sector executive search firm specializing in positions that report <br />directly to elected boards/councils, we understand the unique dynamics, high <br />expectations, and political acumen required of leaders in these critical roles. We don’t <br />just fill positions—we ensure the candidates we present to City of Pleasanton are well- <br />aligned with your organization’s goals, values, and culture. Our team is composed of <br />experienced executive recruiters and former public-sector executives—professionals <br />who are passionate about public service and attuned to current trends in government <br />leadership. With over 34 years of experience and a network of more than 40,000 <br />professionals and organizations, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering <br />exceptional candidates and achieving repeat success with our clients. <br /> <br />Bob Murray & Associates recognizes that we work at the pleasure of the City Council <br />and our job is to facilitate the Council in finding the City’s next City Manager. Our best <br />practice is to establish a strong partnership with the Council, to ensure the placement <br />of a City Manager who is ideally suited to its needs. In developing this collaborative <br />approach, we will seek the opportunity to meet with the council members individually <br />to discuss their expectations for the City’s new City Manager. The feedback received <br />from the council members will be essential in providing guidance when recruiting and <br />screening candidates for the position. <br /> <br />Current and recent recruitments we have completed similar in scope to your upcoming <br />search include the following: <br /> <br /> <br />         Docusign Envelope ID: 33DD6030-E12D-8B89-826E-364D640F8EFD