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San Jose names Jen Baker director of economic development and cultural affairs

San Jose City Council · August 19, 2025
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City Manager Jennifer McGuire introduced Jen Baker as the new director of the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs; McGuire said the office has 61 FTEs and an approximate $67 million operating budget. Baker highlighted collaboration, industry attraction and downtown activation.

The San Jose City Council on Aug. 19 heard an introductory report from City Manager Jennifer McGuire naming Jen Baker as the city's new director of the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA). McGuire said Baker began the position the prior day and will oversee about 61 full-time-equivalent employees and an annual…

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