Louisiana shoots down P3 plan for I-10 bridge replacement
Decision will likely force the state to construct the bridge at a higher cost and in piecemeal fashion over the next three decades.
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Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder — Superintendent, Central Regional School District; New Jersey
New Jersey – The Central Regional School District has nominated Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder as its new superintendent. After five years as the superintendent for the Somers Point School District, CarneyRay-Yoder will begin her new role on Jan. 1. CarneyRay-Yoder is the current president of the Atlantic
Rob Light — Interim City Manager; Salem, Virginia
Virginia – On Oct. 23, the city of Salem appointed the current Assistant City Manager Rob Light to the position of interim city manager. Light will succeed Jay Taliaferro on Nov. 1, bringing 13 years of public sector experience with Roanoke County to the role.
Heidi Luckenbach — Water Director; Santa Cruz, California
California – Heidi Luckenbach will replace Rosemary Menard as the city of Santa Cruz’s water director. Luckenbach, the current deputy director and engineering manager for the city, has been employed by the city of Santa Cruz’s Water Department since 1999.
Beata Coloyan — Executive Director, Office of Neighborhood Services; Boston
Massachusetts – Mayor Wu has chosen Beata Coloyan as the city of Boston’s new executive director of the Office of Neighborhood Services. Coloyan began her role on Oct. 19.
Larry Faison — North Carolina
North Carolina – Larry Faison began his position as the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments’ regional planning director on Oct. 9. Faison has served in numerous government positions since 1986, currently as a senior advisor with the North Carolina City and County Management Association.
Raashad Fitzpatrick — South Carolina
South Carolina – The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick to replace Jonathan Phipps as the next superintendent. Decided on Oct. 17, Dr. Fitzpatrick brings a decade of public education experience to the role. He currently serves as the
Anuj Gupta — California
California – Anuj Gupta, currently serving as the interim director of the city of Santa Monica’s Department of Transportation, has been officially appointed to the permanent director position. Gupta began his tenure on Oct. 23. Gupta brings 15 years of public service experience to
Mary Aveni — Tennessee
Tennessee – The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the city of Decherd approved Mary Aveni to the position of city administrator on Oct. 17. Aveni will replace Rex Clark in the new role.
Thomas Flaherty — Illinois
Illinois – On Oct. 9, Thomas Flaherty began his role as the city of Rock Island’s assistant city manager. The first to hold the position, Flaherty brings 20 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as the economic development director for Mahaska County,
