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City of Sequim news release

Steve Burkett, Sequim City Manager, is pleased to announce that he

has hired Jim Pemberton as the Interim Public Works Director. Jim will start

with the city on Tuesday, December 8.

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Jim comes to us with excellent public works management skills

and experience. He has enjoyed a long and diverse career with the city of

Anacortes.&nbsp; He served the citizens

of Anacortes in the Public Works Department for a total of 27 years, seven of

which were as the Director of Public Works. He also served as Director of

Engineering and Development Services, Assistant Public Works Director, and

Public Works Maintenance Superintendent. He has broad experience in all facets

of public works. He has developed excellent working relationships with the

state Department of Ecology, the Washington State Department of Transportation

and tribal leaders in the Skagit Valley. Jim has also served the cities of

Mukilteo and Kenmore as interim Public Works Director.

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Burkett said, “I am looking forward to working with Jim.&nbsp; His experience and management style

will be a great “fit” for the city while we search for a permanent Public Works

Director. He will bring with him an understanding of the key issues facing the

department and the city from a perspective of a similar-sized Washington city.”

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