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Buckley hires Jacob Waldo as public works director
Summary
The council approved an employment agreement appointing Jacob (Jake) Waldo as Buckley's public works director; Waldo (appearing by Zoom) described a long public-works career and said he looks forward to collaborating with city staff and council.
Buckley — The Buckley City Council on June 23 approved an employment agreement to appoint Jacob Waldo as the city’s public works director.
Waldo, who appeared to the council by video, spoke briefly about his career in public works and his commitment to infrastructure and community health. "Public works is really the sort of core to not only quality of life, but the health and safety of the community," Waldo said, adding he looks forward to collaborating with the council and staff.
The appointment was moved, seconded and approved by the council. The transcript records the motion and vote in open session; the council declined to take the optional executive session.
Why it matters: The public works director oversees streets, utilities and city infrastructure projects and will be a point of contact as the city implements upcoming traffic changes and maintenance plans discussed elsewhere on the agenda.
What happens next: The employment agreement and placement are effective following the council vote; city staff will integrate Waldo into operations and orientation activities.
Source: Jacob Waldo and council action at the June 23, 2026 meeting.
