Public Works Director accepts position in Washington State

Sonoma Public Works Director Milenka Bates has accepted the position of Administrative Division Manager for Public Works for the City of Bremerton, located in Washington State. She will be resigning her position as Sonoma’s Public Works Director effective December 7, 2012.  She has served the City of Sonoma Public Works Department since 2002 in various assignments. Milenka is originally from Washington and is happy about the prospect of moving back home.

Milenka stated, “I am so proud of everything Public Works has accomplished; we have grown, evolved and despite the economy and budgetary constraints continued to provide top notch customer service and provide the residents and visitors a beautiful place to live and visit.”

City Manager Linda Kelly added, “Milenka’s skills, abilities, and initiative have been key to managing the diverse range of services provided by Public Works day in and day out, including parks, streets, water, and cemeteries. Her commitment to serving our community has been outstanding and she will be sorely missed. We wish her well and know she will be an asset to her new city.”

City Manager Kelly will soon be considering appointing an interim Director, and recruitment options for the Public Works position.