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Mobile City Council confirms Shonda Smith as public works director and names Randy Jackson police chief

Mobile City Council · September 18, 2024
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The Mobile City Council on Sept. 17 approved two senior appointments: Shonda Smith as executive director of public works and William Randy Jackson as chief of police. Council members praised both appointees' experience and voted to confirm the mayor’s nominations by voice votes.

Shonda Smith, the city’s parks and recreation director who was promoted earlier this year to deputy executive director of public works, was confirmed Sept. 17 by the Mobile City Council as executive director of public works. The council praised Smith’s work transforming parks operations and her vision for public works before approving the appointment by voice vote.

Mayor Stimpson introduced Smith and asked the council to approve…

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