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New public works commissioner outlines priorities: close response loops, digitize records, fix aging drainage
Summary
Phil Cicek, recently appointed commissioner of public works, introduced himself to the council, described immediate priorities — improving constituent response, digitizing records and addressing deferred maintenance such as corroded corrugated drainage pipe — and answered council questions.
Phil Cicek, the City of West Haven’s new commissioner of public works, made his first formal appearance before the council on May 27 and outlined operational priorities including improving response follow-up to resident complaints, digitizing departmental records and addressing aging infrastructure.
“I'm 27 days into the job, trying to learn as much as I can right off the hop,” Commissioner Cicek said. He told the council he is auditing work processes to “close a lot of circles” — meaning the department needs to do more follow-up to residents after work…
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