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Newton Council approves Project Coordinator and Communications Specialist positions

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The council approved creation of a Public Works Project Coordinator position with a $40,550 FY23 personnel allocation and a Communications Specialist position with an estimated $30,800 FY23 allocation to bolster construction oversight and city communications.

The Newton City Council on Jan. 10 approved two new staff positions aimed at supporting capital projects and expanding the city's communications capacity.

Public Works and Utilities Director Dusty Wentz asked the council to create an additional Project Coordinator position to oversee multiple construction and utility projects planned for the…

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