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Sara Buizer was appointed to Director of Development Services in July of 2023. Sara joined the City of Hayward in January 2007 and has served as the City’s Deputy Director of Development Services since July 2022 and prior as the City’s Planning Manager since July 2014. Prior to joining the City, Sara worked for Planning Departments in the City of San Ramon and San Mateo County. She holds a degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.