The City of Bloomington announces the appointment of Mose Rickey as the new Public Works Director for the reorganized Public Works Department. Rickey, formerly the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation for the City, brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a passion for public service to his new role.
Mose has been an invaluable asset to the City in his previous position. His dedication to
enhancing the quality of life for our residents through the development and maintenance
of our parks and recreational facilities has been evident in the improvements we’ve seen
during his tenure.
In his new capacity as Director of Public Works, he will play a pivotal part in overseeing the restructuring of the department from its current form into three distinct departments:
Public Works, Water, and Operations & Engineering Services.
Key highlights of the restructure:
1. Public Works Department: This department will continue to oversee the
maintenance and improvement of the city’s streets, sidewalks, and sanitation
services, ensuring that our infrastructure remains safe and reliable.
2. Water Department: The newly established Water Department will concentrate
on the management and maintenance of our water supply and distribution
systems, prioritizing water quality and sustainability.
3. Operations & Engineering Services: This department will be responsible for
overseeing planning, design, and engineering services, as well as coordinating
infrastructure projects to support the City’s growth and development.
City Manager Tim Gleason expressed his enthusiasm about these changes, stating, “The reorganization of our Public Works Department is a crucial step in providing more specialized and efficient services to the community. Mose’s leadership will be instrumental in executing these changes and guaranteeing our City’s infrastructure is of the highest quality.”
Rickey’s first day on the job is Monday, September 18, 2023.