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Palm Beach County, Florida, transit authority names executive director

Florida – The Palm Beach County transit authority, Palm Tran, has chosen Ivan Maldonado as executive director. Maldonado will bring more than two decades of transit industry experience to the position. He will succeed Michael J. Blaylock.

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FAA makes almost $1 billion available for airport terminal improvements

Eligible projects will include gates, roads and walkways that lead directly to or from an airport terminal building, multimodal terminal development and for on-airport rail access

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Nashville transit authority appoints deputy CEO of finance, administration

Tennessee – WeGo Public Transit, the transit authority for Nashville and Davidson County, has appointed Amanda Vandegrift as deputy CEO for finance and administration. Prior to joining WeGo, Vandegrift was a partner with an international strategic advisory firm. She has also worked as a principal financial

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Mayor of Lubbock, Texas, takes office

Texas – The city of Lubbock has welcomed Mark McBrayer as mayor. McBrayer previously served as a Lubbock City Council member since 2022.

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Williamson County, Tennessee appoints Public Safety director

Tennessee – Connor Scott has been appointed director of the Williamson County Office of Public Safety. Scott brings more than 20 years of experience working as a first responder, emergency manager and public safety leader in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He will replace Bill Jorgensen.

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St. Pete Beach, Florida, names city manager

Florida – The city of St. Pete Beach has named Frances Robustelli city manager. Prior to moving to Florida, Robustelli held city manager positions in California. She was city manager of San Leandro and assistant city manager of Napa and Walnut Creek.

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Houston appoints planning and development director

The Houston City Council has officially approved Vonn Tran as the city’s planning and development director. Mayor John Whitmire nominated Tran for the position July 5. Tran brings more than two decades of experience working in the commercial real estate industry. She

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University of Florida president announces retirement

Former senator, who has led university since 2022, cites wife's health for decision

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Public service makes communities and people’s lives better, Oregon county official says

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Steve Mokrohisky, county administrator for Lane County, Oregon. Public career highlights: I have been in public service for 25

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San Luis Obispo names permanent city manager

California – The San Luis Obispo City Council has promoted Whitney McDonald to permanent city manager. McDonald has been serving as interim city manager since April. She brings more than 17 years of experience in areas such as housing, land use and environmental issues to

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