Fort Worth seeks new developer for $70 million ‘urban village’
City officials cancel contract with developer, citing unacceptable delays caused by inflation and increased interest rates
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Dallas receives $22 million to improve road safety
Project is a part city’s Vision Zero Action Plan, an initiative to reduce crashes, severe injuries and fatalities on roadways
Despite cloudy outlook, more offshore wind leases proposed
Auctions proposed off Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico to help boost U.S. wind energy production
$9.7 billion available for small bridge improvements nationwide
Grants will support planning, repair and replacement projects of less than $100 million
Eric ‘Tubby’ Shwedo – Associate Vice President of Federal Affairs, University of Central Florida
Florida – University of Central Florida (UCF) alum and former U.S. Army Green Beret Eric “Tubby” Shwedo has joined UCF as associate vice president of federal affairs. Shwedo brings three decades of advanced government relations, communications and federal budgeting expertise to his new job.
Paul Pernerewski – Mayor, Waterbury, Connecticut
Connecticut — Paul Pernerewski was installed as the city of Waterbury’s mayor during a Dec. 1 ceremony. Pernerewski brings over 20 years of public sector experience to the role.
William Filmore – Vice Chancellor of Government and External Relations, Troy University
Alabama – William Filmore is the new vice chancellor of government and external relations at Troy University. The promotion comes after Filmore spent the last year leading the university’s efforts in the State House as director of government relations. Prior to that, he was director
Stephanie Chaiken – Manager, Weinberg Center for the Arts
Maryland — The city of Frederick has announced the hiring of Stephanie Chaiken as manager of the Weinberg Center for the Arts. A Maryland native with an impressive career in both New York and New Jersey, Chaiken currently serves as the center’s executive theater manager. She previously
Ronald Walker – City Manager, Colfax, California
California — The Colfax City Council has appointed Ronald Walker to the city manager position. Walker will relieve interim City Manager Mike Luken in January 2024. He previously served as the city of Live Oak’s public works director for 11 years.
Tomiquia Moss – Secretary of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
California – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Tomiquia Moss as secretary of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency on Nov. 28. Moss brings over 20 years of leadership and management experience to the role.
