PROJECTPERSONNEL

PPU General Manager/Public Works hire

City of Preston
Detected
Jul 20, 2026
105 days ago
Sector
Public Works
Detected 105 days agoJul 20

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What's planned

Council will consider hiring a PPU General Manager/Public Works Director at the July 20, 2026 meeting. A new leader over public works and utilities typically influences fleet, infrastructure, and utility system investments. Vendors serving streets, water/wastewater, fleet, and asset management IT should monitor this change and engage once the hire is made to understand the director's priorities and upcoming capital projects.

Background

PPU likely refers to the municipal utilities; position combines utilities and public works oversight.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 20, 2026
Agency
City of Preston

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