City Names Several to Leadership Posts

Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced that several vacancies created in the city administration’s leadership were filled with interim appointments utilizing existing personnel. The following appointments were made:

James A. Jackson, Director of the Department of Public Works since February of 2011, has been appointed to serve as Interim Deputy Chief Administration Officer (DCAO) for Operations. Jackson will serve in that capacity to fill the vacancy created by Christopher Beschler being named Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Emmanuel Adediran, Deputy Director/General Services, has been appointed to serve as Interim Director of Public Works.

Lee Downey, Director of Economic Development since April of 2011, has been appointed to serve as Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Economic and Community Development. Downey will serve in that capacity to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Peter Chapman.

Douglas Dunlap, Deputy Director for Planning and Development Review, has been appointed to serve as Interim Director of Economic and Community Development.

“I’m pleased with the talent that we have available to us within the city government and the willingness of these individuals to take on the expanded roles in our operations,” said Mayor Jones. “We’ve worked to develop a team approach in our administration, and I look forward to working with these individuals as a part of our leadership team.”

The City Administration plans to conduct a full search for a permanent replacement to fill the CAO position as well as the DCAO for Economic and Community Development.