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Collaboration key to success, California school superintendent 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 Luis Valentino, superintendent of California’s Coachella Valley Unified School District. Public career highlights and education: My career in education

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Dallas Economic Development Corporation appoints first CEO

Linda McMahon has officially been appointed the first CEO of the Dallas Economic Development Corporation (DEDC). The organization’s board of directors unanimously approved McMahon during a May 7 meeting. She will officially begin her role July 1. McMahon previously served as CEO

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Farrell, Pennsylvania, hires city manager

Pennsylvania – The city of Farrell has hired Shawn Anderson as city manager. Anderson was previously director of development for the New Castle school district.

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Shawnee, Kansas, approves city manager

Kansas – The Shawnee City Council unanimously approved Paul Kramer as city manager. Kramer is the former long-time Leavenworth city manager.

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California transit district names COO of rail

California – North County Transit District (NCTD) has appointed Tom Tulley chief operations officer of rail May 13. He most recently served as managing director and country manager for a rail vehicle construction company.

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Savannah, Georgia, names chief of planning, economic development

Georgia – Faye DiMassimo has been appointed chief of planning and economic development for the city of Savannah. She brings more than 40 years of private and public experience to the position. She previously served as chief executive officer of the Chatham Area Transit Authority.

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Ogdensburg, New York, appoints city manager

New York – Ogdensburg appointed Xenophondas ‘Fonda’ Chronis city manager during the May 13 City Council meeting. He will officially assume his duties July 1.

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Federal Highway Administration names D.C. office administrator

Washington, D.C. – The Federal Highway Administration has promoted Lamin Williams to division administrator of the District of Columbia Division Office. Williams has served as deputy division administrator since 2022. He brings nearly 20 years of public sector experience to the role.

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Hawaii DOT names deputy airport transportation director

Hawai’i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) appointed Curt Otaguro deputy director of transportation for airports. Otaguro will begin his role June 4, 2024. He previously served as state comptroller and deputy superintendent of operations for the Department of Education.

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To be good leaders, ‘We have to be ourselves,’ Texas county judge 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 Tano Tijerina, county judge of Webb County

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