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City of Santa Clarita | Monday, Jun 5, 2017

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City of Santa Clarita seal City of Santa Clarita Public Works Director Robert Newman has been honored with a 2017 Top 10 Public Works Leaders of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association (APWA).

The award recognizes leaders in the public works sector for their career-long excellence in advancing infrastructure in the communities they serve.

Newman was chosen along with nine other public works directors in the country to receive the prestigious award.

Robert G. Newman

As Santa Clarita’s Public Works director, Newman oversees roughly 135 full-time employees and manages the divisions of Building and Safety, Capital Improvement Projects/Parks and Trails Planning, Engineering Services, General Services, and Traffic and Transportation Planning.

During his time at the city, Robert has successfully led more than $600 million in community benefit projects.

“Robert Newman exemplifies skills of leadership and integrity,” Mayor Cameron Smyth said. “He’s been with the city for nearly 25 years and has always been a strong strategic leader and wonderful mentor for his staff.”

Newman will be recognized at the regular Santa Clarita City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, June 13.

For more information on the Top 10 Public Works Leaders of the Year Award, please contact Chantelle White at cwhite@santa-clarita.com or (661) 255-4345.

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