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Council appoints Ron Bucci as director of new Development Services department
Summary
The council voted to appoint Ron Bucci to lead the city’s newly created Development Services department, promoting him from stormwater engineering roles; staff said the department consolidates permitting, plan review and inspections functions.
Charleston City Council on April 22 appointed Ron Bucci as director of the newly created Development Services department, a consolidation of permitting, buildings and inspections, plan review and related compliance functions.
Tim Keane, section chief, described the new department as a central element for the city’s work on growth and development and recommended Bucci for the role. Keane said Bucci has been with the city about four years leading a team in stormwater and is an engineer who will take on broader responsibility in Development Services.
Mayor William S. Cogswell Jr. and other council members praised the decision to promote from within. A motion to appoint Bucci was made and seconded; councilmembers voted in favor by voice and the mayor announced the appointment carried.
Councilmembers and staff said the department will focus on customer service, process improvements and coordination across projects large and small. Keane cautioned the transition will take time and called for patience as the new department stands up and implements consolidated processes.
The appointment was approved by council on the record at the meeting; specific roll-call votes were not recorded in the excerpted transcript.
