David Lopez was hired as an Engineering Intern for the City of La Habra in June 1997. David was then hired in June 2000 as a Planning Aide within the Planning Department and was promoted to the Assistant Planner in 2012 and Associate Planner in 2019. David was promoted to the Associate Planner in 2019 and continues to work collaboratively with the public, City staff, project applicants and other Agencies to find solutions to design problems while promoting the community's interest in ensuring compliance with the Zoning Code and other City Ordinances. In his spare time, David enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with his family.