The City of Malibu is pleased to announce the appointment of Frances Arricale as Deputy City Manager, bringing extensive leadership experience across multiple sectors to the organization.
“We are thrilled to welcome Frances to Malibu,” said Mayor Marianne Riggins. “Her wide-ranging experience and expertise in law, government, business and non-profit areas and her passion for public service make her an exceptional addition to our team. We look forward to her leadership as we continue to serve our community and rebuild and recover from the recent fires.”
Frances Arricale is a career government relations professional and attorney. She brings valuable practical expertise working on the local, state, federal, and international levels with experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
“It is a privilege to serve the local community of the iconic City of Malibu,” Ms. Arricale said. “As a former resident, I know how beautiful and special Malibu is. I feel most fortunate to join the dedicated team at City Hall and look forward to proactively working each day for the residents of Malibu.”
Most recently Frances worked as a senior counsel in California state government. Her prior local government experience includes public service with the City of New York. Frances has also worked in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, held executive roles in financial services, and led non-profit startups.
She earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Fordham University. Frances is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Frances is grateful to call Southern California home. She previously lived in Malibu and plans to return to the area with her three beloved rescue dogs.