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Sugar Land, Texas, city manager: ‘Always be relevant’

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Michael Goodrum, city manager of Sugar Land, Texas. Public career highlights and education: I got my undergraduate from Texas

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Troy Dannen – University of Nebraska

Nebraska – Troy Dannen has been selected as the University of Nebraska’s director of athletics. Dannen currently serves as director of athletics at the University of Washington. Previously, he was athletics director at Tulane and the University of Northern Iowa. He will replace Trev Alberts.

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Erin Erdman – Kennewick, Washington

Washington – The Kennewick City Council unanimously voted for Erin Erdman as city manager. Erdman is currently the city manager for the city of Battle Ground in the Vancouver metro area. She will begin her new role within 45 days.

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$14.5 million FOA for marine energy research closes in May

Funds will support approximately 32 projects, including technology advancement and environmental impact studies

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$35.8 million Denali Commission Broadband Funding NOFO closes soon

Funds will support an estimated 60 projects that promise to revolutionize broadband access in underserved areas of Alaska

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Thomas Jones Jr. – Port of Houston Authority

Texas – Thomas Jones Jr. will serve a two-year term as a port commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. Jones has served as chairman, president and director on many community boards. Jones began his tenure March 22.

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Richard Katz – L.A. Board of Water and Power Commissioners

California – The Los Angeles City Council appointed Richard Katz to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Katz has led a 44-year career of public service, including 16 years in the State Assembly. He served as a member of the California State Water Resources Control

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Sugar Land, Texas, city manager: ‘Always be relevant’

Troy Dannen – University of Nebraska

Erin Erdman – Kennewick, Washington

$14.5 million FOA for marine energy research closes in May

$35.8 million Denali Commission Broadband Funding NOFO closes soon

Thomas Jones Jr. – Port of Houston Authority

Richard Katz – L.A. Board of Water and Power Commissioners

Chris Vachon – Newport, Vermont

Maryland DOT announces $55 million to reduce transportation emissions

DOI announces $35 million for water supply projects in western states

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