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South Carolina names Transportation Secretary

South Carolina – Justin Powell was sworn in April 9 as secretary of transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Powell will manage SCDOT’s daily operations and lead strategic initiatives. He most recently served as chief operation officer at SCDOT. He replaced Christy

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Maryville, Missouri, mayor pro tem sworn in

Missouri – The Maryville City Council swore in Dannen Merrill as mayor pro tem after his re-election victory. Merril has been serving as the city’s mayor pro tem for the past two years.

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Rehoboth, Delaware, appoints city manager

Delaware – Rehoboth City Commissioners unanimously elected Taylor Tedder city manager. Tedder currently serves as city manager for Boulder City, Nevada. He will take over the role May 15.

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Port of South Louisiana names chief of staff

Louisiana – The port of South Louisiana has promoted Tamara Kennedy as chief of staff . She has served for the past decade as the port’s director of human resources. Kennedy will oversee human resources, executive team efficiency and performance and will be a staff

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‘Local government is where a lot of conversations happen,’ Phoenix city manager 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 Jeffrey Barton, city manager of Phoenix. Public career highlights and education: I started my career as an auditor and

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North Texas U.S. representative named chair of House Rules Committee

U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., a Republican who represents North Texas, has been named chairman of the House Rules Committee, which sets the terms for amendments and debate on bills. Burgess will replace U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), who became chair

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Grand Junction names interim city manager

Colorado – Grand Junction’s City Council unanimously selected Andrea Phillips as interim city manager. Phillips is the former town manager for Pagosa Springs. She began her tenure April 6.

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Maryland county names Parks and Rec director

Maryland – The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has appointed Bob Branham director of the Department of Parks & Recreation. He officially assumed office March 25, 2024. Branham has 30 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation at the federal, state

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Philadelphia appoints chief information officer

Pennsylvania – Melissa Scott has been appointed chief information officer for the city of Philadelphia. Scott brings nearly a decade of experience working with Philadelphia IT to the role, previously serving as the city’s IT director, IT program manager and senior IT project manager.

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Patricia Collins – Bureau of Engraving and Printing

District of Columbia – Patricia Collins has been chosen as director for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. She had served as deputy director of the Government Publishing Office since May 2020. Before joining the Government Publishing Office, she led a 24-year-long career in the

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