Laura Snideman
Laura Snideman was selected as the next city manager for the city of South San Francisco, officials announced Friday.
Snideman’s contract is scheduled for approval at the City Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, and will officially begin her tenure Jan. 5.
Outgoing City Manager Sharon Ranals will continue to serve through Dec. 30. During this period, Ranals will support onboarding efforts and provide institutional knowledge to Snideman, allowing for a thoughtful orientation and continuity of operations, according to a press release.
Snideman most recently served as city manager of Calistoga, where she led the development of a first-in-the-world microgrid clean energy system, the acquisition and revitalization planning of 70 acres of underutilized land and the modernization of citywide IT infrastructure. She also launched Calistoga’s first Civic Operating Agreements and council onboarding programs, reinforcing her commitment to transparent governance and long-term fiscal sustainability.
She was previously city manager in Richmond and assistant city manager in Fairfield. Snideman’s career began in San Mateo County, where she held roles in San Carlos, San Mateo and Half Moon Bay. Her regional impact includes co-founding HEART of San Mateo County, a housing trust fund, and serving as Chair of the Silicon Valley Economic Development Association.
She holds a master’s of public administration from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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