Director
LA County Department of Public Works

Mark Pestrella is the Director of Los Angeles County Public Works. Public Works’ diverse operations are defined within the following business areas: Water Resources, Transportation, Environmental Services, Construction Management, and Municipal Services. With an annual budget of more than $2.7 billion and a workforce of 4,000 employees, Los Angeles County Public Works is the largest municipal public works agency in the United States, providing vital public infrastructure and civic services to more than 10 million people across a 4,000-square-mile service area.

A native of Southern California, Mr. Pestrella attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. He is a 35-year veteran of Public Works and is a licensed professional engineer.

Speaking at the Following:

Nov 1

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Los Angeles River: A Glimpse into the Future of L.A.’s Iconic Waterway

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Los Angeles Convention Center - West Hall, Concourse: 152

The Los Angeles River is one of the longest controlled waterways in the world. Roughly 50 miles in length, the watershed spans a wide swath of the Los Angeles basin, incorporating cities such as Burbank, Glendale, Downey, Compton, Long Beach, and Los Angeles into its ecosystem. In an era when we are struggling to navigate […]