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Council confirms Nova Heaton as public works director and appoints parks volunteer; parks board outlines 2026 work plan
Summary
Lake Forest Park confirmed Nova Heaton as public works director with a Feb. 23 start date, appointed Mike Vetersnick to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and heard the parks board’s six‑point 2026 work plan, including lakefront park phase 2 and expanded recreation programs.
The Lake Forest Park City Council on Feb. 12 confirmed Nova Heaton as the city’s public works director and appointed long‑time volunteer Mike Vetersnick to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
Nova Heaton told the council she will balance needs with available funding and emphasized experience preparing complete‑streets policies and local road safety plans. Heaton said short‑term “gap” projects near schools can be effective and…
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