Amy Gallagher

1 day ago | publicceo.com | Amy Gallagher

Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) welcomes Brendan Byrd as its new Executive Director effective April 28, 2025 following an extensive recruitment process led by TS Talent Solutions (TSTS)With over a decade of experience in engineering and public works, Brendan Byrd brings a wealth of expertise in infrastructure planning, municipal operations and stakeholder engagement.

1 day ago | publicceo.com | Amy Gallagher

As California marks Wildfire Preparedness Week, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced CAL FIRE has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot on its website, fire.ca.gov. The tool is designed to help Californians more easily access critical fire prevention resources and near-real-time emergency information—offering support in 70 languages.

1 day ago | publicceo.com | Amy Gallagher

The City of Bakersfield is pleased to announce a $22.8 million Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) grant from the State of California to address substance abuse in Bakersfield and Kern County. This is the largest grant the City of Bakersfield has received from the state in at least the last decade. StatementThanks to this grant, the City and County will establish a 65-bed substance use treatment facility for adults and perinatal women.

1 day ago | publicceo.com | Amy Gallagher

The City of Malibu announced the appointment of Ambassador Candace Bond as Interim City Manager, bringing a seasoned global leader — and longtime Malibu resident — into city government at a time of urgent recovery and historic opportunity. A resident of Malibu for more than 30 years, Ambassador Bond has long been an engaged and respected figure in the civic life of Los Angeles County.

3 days ago | publicceo.com | Amy Gallagher

Community outreach and engagement is an essential step in establishing new public facilities or upgrading aging infrastructure. It ensures communitywide projects reflect local needs and values. Yountville Commons ProjectIn March 2024, the Town acquired the former Yountville Elementary School site and launched the Yountville Commons Project to collect community ideas for the future vision of the space.