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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.
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
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
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.
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.
Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ashley Bell Barnett to the Board of Governors of the State University System on Nov. 27. Barnett currently serves on the Polk State College District Board of Trustees, the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the
Ohio — Congressman Bill Johnson was named president of Youngstown State University during the Dec. 6 Board of Trustees special meeting. Johnson’s first day as president will be in March 2024, and he will have to resign from Congress by then. Johnson will replace former President
As technology keeps advancing more and more toward science fiction, the City of Fort Worth is harkening back to traditional solutions by using a massive wheel to filter out trash.
California High-Speed Rail Authority receives a $3.1 billion grant to accelerate line through state’s Central Valley; privately owned initiative to connect Las Vegas, L.A. receives $3.1 billion