New York’s transportation authority selects criminal justice advocate
Kathryn Falasca recently served as director of the Strategic Initiatives Bureau of the New York City Police Department
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UCLA hires chief data and artificial intelligence officer
The University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) has hired Chris Mattmann as its first chief data and artificial intelligence officer
Thomasville, Georgia, names permanent city manager
Chris White has been promoted to permanent city manager of Thomasville. White has been working as the city’s interim city manager since February 2024.
Wisconsin investing $262 million to build, modernize critical facilities
Funds will support building upgrades, general maintenance and upkeep
South Dakota awards $105 million to support water, wastewater projects
Funds will support building water treatment plants, installing reservoirs, expanding systems and improving infrastructure
Pennsylvania to spend $86 million to develop infrastructure, reconnect communities
Projects will increase non-motorized travel safety and ensure communities are connected with critical amenities.
‘Never compromise character or integrity,’ California public administrator 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 James A. Jackson, Jr., Public Administration, formerly of the City of Tracy, California.
AASHTO approves method to determine concrete strength, accelerate construction
Solution could increase long-term durability of highways, bridges and other forms of transportation infrastructure
Colorado Office of Information Technology names digital service director
Colorado – The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) has appointed Sarah Tuneberg as Colorado digital service (CDS) director. Tuneberg also has experience in public health and emergency management, serving Colorado as a senior adviser and director of its Innovation Response Team.
Cleveland names chief innovation and technology officer
Ohio – Stephanie Wernet has been named Cleveland’s new chief innovation and technology officer. Wernet joins the city following eight years as chief information officer, vice president of information technology and vice president of purchasing for a public charter school. She holds an MBA from Stanford
