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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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Texas makes $730 million available for broadband infrastructure

Competitive grant initiative to deploy and expand projects in historically socio-economically disadvantaged areas

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Missouri water company invests $500 million in water, wastewater infrastructure

Projects include replacing more than 90 miles of aging water pipes and enhancing water treatment plant performance

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Nashville transit authority appoints deputy CEO

Tennessee – WeGo Public Transit, the transit authority for Nashville and Davidson County, has appointed Debbie Frank as deputy CEO for growth and development. She previously worked as director of transit-oriented development for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Frank brings more than 28

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Temple University Regents unanimously elect president

Pennsylvania – The Temple University Board of Regents unanimously elected John Fry as the university’s 15th president. Fry has served as president of Drexel University since 2010. “With his demonstrated success as a higher education leader and his expertise in academic and research excellence, community

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