The City of Antioch is promoting a dynamic and proven leader to the role of Assistant City Manager. Many in our community are already familiar with Kwame Reed in his roles as Acting City Manager and Economic Development Director.
“Kwame has a proven track record of success and understands the dynamics of our city,” said City Manager Bessie Marie Scott. “Our city is fortunate to have Kwame serve in this new role to help us achieve new milestones and lead us into the future.”
In this critical role, Reed will work closely with the City Manager and department heads to promote and advocate for economic growth, innovation, and public safety. Reed brings more than 29 years of leadership and operational experience across local and regional government agencies.
As Acting City Manager for the City of Antioch, Reed oversaw a $147 million budget and led a team of more than 300 employees across nine departments. He selected the Acting and Interim Police Chiefs for the Antioch Police Department in 2023–24 and worked closely with state officials to obtain assistance from the California Highway Patrol to enhance public safety efforts. As Economic Development Director, Reed established the Reinvest Antioch Action Plan and distributed small business grants and resources to help businesses recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. His ability to excel in both roles highlights his expertise in project management and his capacity to lead teams while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Born and raised in the East Bay area, Reed has deep-rooted connections to the community. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he takes great pride in his personal life. He has been happily married for 27 years and is the proud father of three wonderful children.
Editors Note
Back in June, the Antioch City Council voted 4-0 to appoint Kwame Reed as acting city manager.
Reed was hired in July of 2018 as Antioch’s new Economic Development Director. Prior to that, he was the Senior Analyst for Economic Development in the city of Brentwood. He has over 20 years of professional experience in local and regional government agencies, with roles that include planning, redevelopment, affordable housing, project management and economic development.