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City Administration
The Administration Department serves as an internal customer service provider of integrated administrative services such as general administration, human resources and risk management.
Administrative Services provides some coordination and training to support staff throughout the city. This division also works with outside agencies on community partnership projects.
City Manager
Jerry Ramar
City Attorney
Tom Hallinan
The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Manager carries out City Council policy by coordinating the overall day-to-day operations of City services, long-range strategic planning, city-wide budget preparation and oversight, and implements public policy-making needs of the City Council by assisting elected officials in policy development and in external governmental matters.
Effective July 28, 2025, the City Council confirmed the appointment of Jerry Ramar as the City Manager for the City of Oakdale. Ramar brings over two decades of public service experience and a deep commitment to the Oakdale Community. He had been serving as the Interim City Manager for the City since March 2025. Prior to this, Ramar served as the Chief of Police for the City.
Ramar has a Bachelor of Science in Supervision and Leadership from Union Institute & University, Sacramento.
City Manager's Office Contact Information:
280 N. Third Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
209.845.3571 phone
209.847.6834 fax
The City Attorney's Office provides legal advice and services to the City Council and city staff. A review of legal issues ensures that recommendations, policies, and administrative procedures are undertaken after consideration of sound professional advice. At the City Council's direction, the City Attorney's Office may also provide for appropriate representation for the city in all legal proceedings.
