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Council proclaims National Public Works Week, hears department overview and introduces new fire chief and public works staff
Summary
Mayor proclaimed National Public Works Week and the Public Works director presented department statistics and an open‑house invitation; the council also introduced a new fire chief, Troy, and promoted and introduced public works staff members.
The Brookings City Council on May 20 proclaimed National Public Works Week for May 18–24 and received an overview of Public Works operations, followed by introductions of new and promoted staff and a new fire chief.
Public Works overview: John Thompson, Public Works Director, highlighted the department’s three divisions—Engineering, Streets and Solid Waste—and provided operational statistics: the storm drainage system includes over 40 detention basins and more than 55 miles of storm piping;…
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