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City government has meaningful effects, California city CIO 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 Edwin Miranda, chief information officer/IT director for Newark, California.

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority names CAO

MBTA also names inaugural director of light rail

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Texas Facilities Commission deputy executive director retires, successor appointed

John Raff has been with the commission since 2005, the latest role in his 40-year career

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California Highway Patrol names CTO

California – The California Highway Patrol has appointed Nick Beard as chief technology officer. Beard has served as senior business manager at the California Department of Technology (CDT) for the last three years. Prior to joining the CDT, Beard was chief operations manager at the

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‘Always be true to yourself,’ San Diego County board chairwoman 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 Nora Vargas, chairwoman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Public career highlights and education: To be the

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Minnesota’s Dakota County appoints county manager

Minnesota – Heidi Welsch will be the next county manager for Dakota County, which includes the southern area of the Twin Cities. Welsh previously served as county administrator for Olmstead County for 11 years. She brings 28 years of public service experience to the position.

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Collin County in Texas hires deputy administrator

Texas – Russell Schaffner will join Collin County as deputy administrator. Schaffner previously served as assistant county administrator for Tarrant County, a role he held for eight years. He has also worked as an assistant county administrator for legislative affairs, mobility coordinator and

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South Dakota airport names deputy director

South Dakota – The Rapid City Regional Airport has appointed Brian Bishop as deputy director. Bishop brings 25 years of experience in the aviation industry to the role. Bishop previously served as deputy airport director of operations and maintenance at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

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Virginia county service authority appoints director

Virginia – The Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) Board has appointed Quin Lunsford as executive director. Lunsford has served as ACSA’s director of finance for the past decade.

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Wichita, Kansas, names transportation director

Kansas –The city of Wichita has hired Penny Feist as transportation director. Feist has been serving as interim transportation director since January 2024. She started working for the city in 2022 as assistant director of public works and utilities. She brings more than 17 years of

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