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Commissioner urges creation of deputy public works role after staffing losses; committee delays until budget review
Summary
The ordinance committee discussed adding a deputy director/commissioner of public works position intended to consolidate duties and secure a licensed water distribution operator; committee members agreed to defer action until after FY2026 budget deliberations.
Patrick Hale, commissioner of public works, told the ordinance committee the city needs a new senior position that combines water distribution responsibilities with other supervisory duties because two long-serving staff recently left and the city lacks a licensed distribution operator.
Hale said the position would combine duties previously held by…
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