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Council promotes two utility workers to Level IV foreman positions
Summary
The council approved promotions for Branden Voelkel to Water Department Level IV (Foreman) and Jamie Klein to Wastewater Department Level IV (Foreman), both effective May 1, 2026, with annual salaries of $72,031.68. City Administrator Martin Shanahan described the promoted employees' initiative and operational roles.
The Plano City Council unanimously approved promotions for two utility employees at its Aug. 10 meeting. Alderman Mark Swoboda moved and Alderman Barb Nadeau seconded both promotions; each was recorded with seven 'Aye' votes and one absence (Alderman Kathy Wickens).
The council approved promotion of Branden Voelkel to Water Department Level IV (Foreman) and of Jamie Klein to Wastewater Department Level IV (Foreman), each effective May 1, 2026, at an annual salary of $72,031.68. City Administrator Martin Shanahan said of Klein that she “shows initiative, monitors team performance, and is a self-starter,” and said Voelkel is involved in day-to-day operations, helps with IEPA reports and is training as a potential future Water Superintendent.
The promotions were presented as personnel decisions tied to operational continuity in water and wastewater services; no additional conditions or dissent were recorded in the minutes.
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