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Washington – The Kennewick City Council unanimously voted for Erin Erdman as city manager. Erdman is currently the city manager for the city of Battle Ground in the Vancouver metro area. She will begin her new role within 45 days.  

Texas – Thomas Jones Jr. will serve a two-year term as a port commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. Jones has served as chairman, president and director on many community boards. Jones began his tenure March 22. 

California – The Los Angeles City Council appointed Richard Katz to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Katz has led a 44-year career of public service, including 16 years in the State Assembly. He served as a member of the California State Water Resources Control

Vermont – The Newport City Council has elected Chris Vachon president. Vachon will assume mayoral duties in the absence of Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan. He will take over outgoing Councilmember John Wilson’s seat. 

Pennsylvania – Jamil Bey, Ph.D., will take over as the acting director for the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning on April 8. Bey previously served as a member of the land bank board and currently holds a seat on the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory

North Carolina – Martin Community College (MCC) has named Tabitha Miller, Ph.D., as president. Miller is currently MCC’s vice president and chief academic officer. She previously served 11 years at Pitt Community College. She will take over her role May 1. 

Georgia – The city of South Fulton has promoted Deputy City Manager Sharon Subadan to city manager. Subadan’s career as a public administrator spans more than 31 years. She has served in leadership positions with Miami-Dade County, Florida; Montgomery County, Maryland; Hillsborough County, Florida; the

Florida – Pembroke Pines voters have elected Commissioner Angelo Castillo to serve as the city’s first new mayor in two decades. Castillo has served on the City Commission since 2004.