April Wake Up! Newport – City of Newport Beach Housing Update with Seimone Jurjis

Seimone Jurjis has served as Assistant City Manager since July 2023. He brings more than 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors to his role. He was selected as Community Development Director in August 2017, after having served as the City’s chief building official since 2011.  Seimone continues to oversee the Community Development Department and manage special projects.

As director of the Community Development Department, Jurjis oversees a staff of 60 who administer the City’s General Plan as well as the City’s zoning, building, subdivision, real property, and environmental regulations, to ensure orderly and safe growth of the community. The department has become more efficient and streamlined in recent years under his leadership, including a shift to online permit services and a revamped Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program.

Prior to joining the City, Jurjis was the president and chief operating officer for a boutique real estate company focusing on entitlements, land transactions and development. His other government experience includes director of planning and building safety, city engineer and building official for the City of El Segundo.

Jurjis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and is a licensed professional civil engineer, licensed real estate broker, licensed engineering contractor and certified building official. He is also a licensed pilot.

He was raised in the City of Orange, where he now lives with his wife and two young adult children.