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Aaron Vassalotti – City Manager, Woodland Park, Colorado

Colorado – Woodland Park Interim City Manager Aaron Vassalotti is the lone finalist to be the town’s permanent city manager. Vassalotti was the city’s administrative services director before taking on the role of interim city manager, the latest role in his nearly 15 years of

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David D’Apolito – City Manager, Canfield, Ohio

Ohio – On Nov. 15, the Canfield City Council appointed David D’Apolito as its city manager. D’Apolito has served as a judge of the Ohio 7th District Court of Appeals since November 2018. He will officially replace Wade Calhoun as city manager Jan. 1.

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Matthew Coppler – City Manager, Port Richey, Florida

Florida – Matthew Coppler has been hired by the city of Port Richey as its city manager. Coppler began his tenure Nov. 13. Coppler previously served as city manager for St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

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Chuck Welsh – President and CEO, American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Washington, D.C. – The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has appointed Chuck Welsh as president and CEO. Welsh previously served as the Arkansas State University System president, which he held since 2011. Welsh will replace Mildred Garcia and will begin his new role

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Dave Glenn – Director, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources

Wyoming – Dave Glenn has been appointed director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. Working as the acting director since March, Glenn has been employed by the department since 2015. With over 35 years of experience in the outdoor recreation and outdoor education industry,

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Cherelle Parker – Mayor; Philadelphia

Pennsylvania – Cherelle Parker has been elected as the city of Philadelphia’s 100th mayor. The first woman to lead the city, Parker brings 17 years of government experience to the position. She succeeds the previous mayor, Jim Kenney.

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John Dossey – City Manager; Pekin City, Illinois

Illinois – The Pekin City Council has chosen John Dossey as its city manager. Dossey has been serving as the city’s interim city manager since May 2023, previously serving as the city’s chief of police since October 2015. Dossey began his duties on Nov. 6.

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Lily Morgan – City Manager; Gold Hill, Oregon

Oregon – Lily Morgan will resign from the Oregon State Legislature to accept a position as city manager for the city of Gold Hill. Morgan has served in the House since 2021 and previously served as a Grants Pass city councilor and Josephine County commissioner.

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Ryan Smoot – City Manager; Bellflower, California

Following Jeffrey L. Stewart’s retirement on Jan. 2, 2024, Ryan Smoot will assume his role as the city of Bellflower’s city manager. Smoot will leave his position as city manager for the city of Lomita and return to Bellflower. Smoot has a history with

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AJ Jones – Deputy Director, New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division

New Mexico – AJ Jones was promoted to deputy director of the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division in October. Officially announced on Nov. 3, Jones has worked with the department since August 2022.

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