DPW deputy director vacancy and staffing
Summary
Vice Chair Taylor sparred with the director over a long-vacant deputy director position costing roughly $130,000, arguing the money would be better spent on laborers. The director defended the role as essential for a seven-division department, and councilors raised broader concerns about pay competitiveness and turnover.
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Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The disputed deputy position carries roughly a $130,000 annual salary; a mid-year MOA added over $149,000 in salary costs across highway, sewer and other DPW divisions.
Depends on the outcome — laborers would benefit from added positions, while the department argues a deputy improves responsiveness.
Residents waiting months for responses to 311 requests, per councilors' accounts.
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