City of Chula Vista
Richard A. Hopkins, PE is the Director of Public Works for the City of Chula Vista, a position held since January 2008, overseeing a team of over 220 professionals responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure across an area of 60 square miles and a population exceeding 250,000. Prior to this role, Richard served at Caltrans District 11 from January 1996 to January 2006, first as Deputy District Director of Construction, managing a staff of over 200 and leading significant projects such as SR-7, SR-111, SR-52, and I-15 Managed Lanes, and later as Deputy District Director of Design, directing a division responsible for over $1 billion in capital improvements. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University and an Associate of Science in Geology/Earth Science from Southwestern College.
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City of Chula Vista
The City of Chula Vista is located at the center of one of the richest cultural, economic and environmentally diverse zones in the United States. It is the second-largest City in San Diego County with a population of over 276,000. Chula Vista boasts more than 52 square miles of coastal landscape, canyons, rolling hills, mountains, quality parks, and miles of trails. Chula Vista is a leader in conservation and renewable energy, has outstanding public schools, and has been named one of the top safest cities in the country. Chula Vista means “beautiful view” and there is more to see and do here than you can imagine! Great year-round weather entices runners, hikers, cyclists, birders, and outdoors enthusiasts from the bay to the lakes. Visit the bayfront with the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and the Living Coast Discovery Center. The Chula Vista Marina & Yacht Club awaits kayakers and boaters. Cycle the Bayshore Bikeway and see more wonders on San Diego Bay. Eastlake offers residents an area for walking or biking around the lake and Otay Lakes provides quiet picnics and boating. Construction on the 535-acre Chula Vista Bayfront project is underway. It will feature a world-class waterfront resort, a convention center, parks, and residential housing. A new luxury RV Resort opened in 2021 on the bayfront with RV sites and vacation rentals. Plans are moving forward on the 375-acre University Park and Innovation District in the eastern section which will bring more education, jobs and businesses to the City. Established neighborhoods, contemporary communities, start-up firms, corporations, nationally recognized entertainment venues, the nation’s only warm weather athlete training center, an award winning nature center, and a historic downtown all contribute to Chula Vista’s attraction for both families and businesses.