Krystle Ang Palmer was elected City Treasurer in November 2020, receiving the highest number of votes cast for a City candidate in Burbank’s history. Previously, Krystle was appointed City Treasurer by the City Council in 2019.
As City Treasurer, Krystle’s top priority is safekeeping our public funds. She ensures that Burbank has adequate cash on a day-to-day basis to pay for City services. Under Krystle’s watch, the City’s $650 million investment portfolio has yielded returns that continue to outperform benchmarks.
Krystle led the integration of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) principles in Burbank’s Investment Policy, affirming the City’s commitment to sustainability, health, and fair practices, while upholding that safety, liquidity, and yield remain the primary investment objectives.
Under Krystle’s tenure, the City Treasurer’s office, in partnership with a local credit union, also launched the first ever Burbank universal children’s savings program, which provides $50 for all new Burbank babies, promoting long-term savings, discipline, and financial literacy.
Previously, Krystle built her career in finance and strategy in the private sector. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked as an investment analyst for a fund of hedge funds, and as a consultant for a top management consulting firm, both in New York City. Additionally, she has served as a finance and corporate strategist for a technology startup in Los Angeles.
Krystle is the President-Elect of the California Municipal Treasurers Association (CMTA). She is also an active member of the Government Investment Officers Association (GIOA), the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO).
Krystle holds an M.S. in Financial Engineering from Columbia University. She also received a B.S. in Management Engineering and a B.A. in Economics (Honors) from Ateneo de Manila University. With her passion for food and restaurants, Krystle has also completed a Certificate in Food and Beverage Operations from New York University.
Krystle lives in Burbank with her husband, Sean, their twin boys, Elliot and Grant, and daughter, Madeline.
