City of Lafayette California
Arly Cassidy (Dolbakian), AICP has served in various planning roles in both the public and private sector. Arly has extensive experience in creating and implementing policy for public assistance programs, advocating for pedestrian safety, managing complex projects, and communicating town policies to the public. Arly also has experience in trip leading and research assistant roles, with a strong educational background in sustainable development and Italian language and literature.
City of Lafayette California
Lafayette is located on 15 square miles in Contra Costa County, one of nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. The City was incorporated in 1968, although settlement of the area began in 1848. Lafayette is noted for its high quality of life with top rated schools, low crime rate, small town downtown, clean air, mild climate and oak tree-studded hills. Located between Berkeley and Walnut Creek, Lafayette has its own Bay Area Rapid Transit station (BART) and is only a 25 minute BART ride from San Francisco. Mission Statement: Lafayette was incorporated for the preservation and enhancement of the semi-rural character of the community. Lafayette shall endeavor to maintain the nature of the community by using a volunteer system of commissions and committees and a small staff whose number is consistent with the services provided. Limited services and a conservative fiscal policy are Lafayette’s practice.