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AJ Jones – Deputy Director, New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division

New Mexico – AJ Jones was promoted to deputy director of the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division in October. Officially announced on Nov. 3, Jones has worked with the department since August 2022.

November 20, 2023

Amy Shamroe – Mayor; Traverse City, Michigan

Michigan – Following her victory last week, Amy Shamroe was officially sworn in as the mayor of Traverse City on Nov. 13. Shamroe has served as a city commissioner for eight years and mayor pro tem for six. She will take over the position from

November 20, 2023

Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder — Superintendent, Central Regional School District; New Jersey

New Jersey – The Central Regional School District has nominated Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder as its new superintendent. After five years as the superintendent for the Somers Point School District, CarneyRay-Yoder will begin her new role on Jan. 1. CarneyRay-Yoder is the current president of the Atlantic

October 27, 2023

Rob Light — Interim City Manager; Salem, Virginia

Virginia – On Oct. 23, the city of Salem appointed the current Assistant City Manager Rob Light to the position of interim city manager. Light will succeed Jay Taliaferro on Nov. 1, bringing 13 years of public sector experience with Roanoke County to the role.

October 27, 2023

Heidi Luckenbach — Water Director; Santa Cruz, California

California – Heidi Luckenbach will replace Rosemary Menard as the city of Santa Cruz’s water director. Luckenbach, the current deputy director and engineering manager for the city, has been employed by the city of Santa Cruz’s Water Department since 1999.

October 27, 2023

Beata Coloyan — Executive Director, Office of Neighborhood Services; Boston

Massachusetts – Mayor Wu has chosen Beata Coloyan as the city of Boston’s new executive director of the Office of Neighborhood Services. Coloyan began her role on Oct. 19.

October 27, 2023

Larry Faison — North Carolina

North Carolina – Larry Faison began his position as the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments’ regional planning director on Oct. 9. Faison has served in numerous government positions since 1986, currently as a senior advisor with the North Carolina City and County Management Association.

October 27, 2023

Raashad Fitzpatrick — South Carolina

South Carolina – The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick to replace Jonathan Phipps as the next superintendent. Decided on Oct. 17, Dr. Fitzpatrick brings a decade of public education experience to the role. He currently serves as the

October 27, 2023

Anuj Gupta — California

California – Anuj Gupta, currently serving as the interim director of the city of Santa Monica’s Department of Transportation, has been officially appointed to the permanent director position. Gupta began his tenure on Oct. 23. Gupta brings 15 years of public service experience to

October 27, 2023

Mary Aveni — Tennessee

Tennessee – The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the city of Decherd approved Mary Aveni to the position of city administrator on Oct. 17. Aveni will replace Rex Clark in the new role.

October 27, 2023

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