Background
Powers, Richard Ralph was born on May 22, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Ralph and Murl Helen Powers.
City administrator city planner
Powers, Richard Ralph was born on May 22, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Ralph and Murl Helen Powers.
Bachelor with high honors, University California, Santa Barbara, 1962. Master of Public Administration, California State University, Fullerton, 1968.
Research assistant Ford Foundation, 1961-1962. Administrative intern City of Anaheim, California, 1963-1964. Assistant city manager, director planning City of La Mirada, 1964-1969.
Director urban planning City of Garden Grove, 1969-1971, assistant city manager, 1971-1972, city manager, 1972-1980. Director community development City of Paramount, 1981-1988. City manager Norwalk, since 1988.
Member Orange County Economic Development Commission.
Member International City Management Association, Orange County City Managers Association (president 1976), American Society Public Administration (president Orange County chapter 1972-1973), California Redevelopment Agencies Association (president 1979-1980).
1 son, Justin.