General Manager, Pasadena Water & Power
David Reyes joined the City of Pasadena in 2012 as the Planning and Community Development Department’s Zoning Administrator. He was promoted to Deputy Director in 2013 and became Department Director in 2016. In 2023, he was appointed Assistant City Manager after serving nine months as Interim ACM. On May 5, 2025, Reyes was appointed General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) following a brief interim period in the role.
PWP is a department of 447 full-time employees with an annual budget of $412 million and provides safe, reliable water and power to approximately 68,000 electric accounts in Pasadena and 39,000 water accounts in Pasadena and portions of Altadena.
Reyes brings more than 20 years of public-sector experience, including roles within the planning departments of Malibu, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. He holds a bachelor’s degree in urban studies and planning from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Reyes is a USA amateur boxer with an undefeated 4–0 record.
