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New Public Works director starts work in Clearlake
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake announced that it has hired a new Public Works director.
Joining the city is Dale Goodman, who was introduced to the Clearlake City Council on Thursday evening when he attended his first council meeting.
Goodman has extensive public service experience, serving as director of Public Works for the city of American Fork in Utah; Willows, California; and St. Helens, Oregon.
Goodman also worked for the city of Rialto, California as public works maintenance superintendent and as a project manager, planning and managing the Rialto Metrolink Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Project.
“We are very excited about the hiring of Dale Goodman. His expertise and experience as an innovative problem solver and leader make him the perfect fit for the many public infrastructure improvements we are making and the transformation that is underway in Clearlake,” said City Manager Alan Flora.
Goodman has spearheaded many valuable projects, including flood recovery, capital improvement and regulatory compliance programs, for jurisdictions in several states.
Additionally, Goodman brings civic governance experience with him, having served as planning commissioner and council member for the city of Vineyard, Utah.
Goodman served in the U.S. Army and National Security Agency as an intelligence analyst. He has a Master’s of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science from the University of the State of New York at Albany.
“I’m excited to be here and look forward to making a positive impact in the lives of the citizens of Clearlake,” Goodman said. “I am already very impressed with the quality and professionalism of the public works staff and in fact all the other staff members with whom I’ve come in contact. My wife and I are looking forward to actively participating in the activities of the community, and enjoying all that Clearlake has to offer.”