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Torri Martin – Atlanta  

Georgia – Torri Martin has been named chief information officer of Atlanta Housing. Martin previously led the city’s Office of Financial Systems Services. The Georgia State University alum previously served as senior vice president and chief information officer for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Dave Nelson appointed deputy secretary of state

Dave Nelson has been named Texas’ deputy secretary of state beginning March 1, Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced. Dave Nelson, who has no relation to Secretary Nelson, has 25 years of state government experience, most recently serving as director of

Beth Noveck – New Jersey

Beth Noveck has been appointed as the state’s first-ever chief AI strategist. She takes on the job as the state launches what Gov. Phil Murphy recently called an “AI Moonshot” effort focused on innovation in public services, health, education and other areas. Noveck

Ben Harvey – Ojai, California

California – The Ojai City Council unanimously voted to hire Ben Harvey as city manager. Harvey previously served as city manager for Pacific Grove for seven years as well as the city manager for Avalon from 2013 to 2015. He will take over the role

David Bowen – Washington Department of Ecology

Washington – The Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson selected David Bowen as director of the agency’s Central Region Office. Bowen has worked for Ecology since 2016, most recently serving as manager of the agency’s Nuclear Waste Program, which oversees cleanup at the Hanford nuclear

Steve McMichael – National League of Cities

Indiana – National League of Cities (NLC) President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, California, announced New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael has been appointed to the NLC 2024 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee. Over a one-year term, McMichael will provide strategic direction and guidance for
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