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meet those changing needs. I am do better for our residents.” That to get new ideas.” Calvin Clifton,
thankful for the support of the “best practices” theme was voiced Business Development Manager
Chapter and hope TPW continues by others, including TCAPWA at Mattern & Craig, echoed that
serving the members (even after I Chapter Administrator Mark Miller, sentiment, saying that information
retire…someday).” who said he likes “anything new sharing also allows “opportunities
National APWA Past President (that) seems to be a better way to to collaborate and improve
Bo Mills agreed that the save our citizens money.” operations.”
magazine’s audience is composed Kenny Wiggins, TCAPWA Awards and recognition for a
of “professionals who usually Treasurer and City of Alcoa job well-done also are key parts
have (their) heads down, taking retiree, said “even with the of the magazine, said Kimberly
care of the day-to-day demands of branch meetings and annual Strong, longtime TCAPWA leader
providing service to a jurisdiction. conferences, it’s difficult to keep now with the City of Chattanooga’s
The magazine serves as a resource up with our peers, other agencies, mayor’s office. She felt awards
for information and connectivity to the very supportive vendors and sections serve “as a catalyst for our
others with similar challenges.” consultants and others involved members to celebrate the success
Sharing Best Practices and in Public Works across the state. that our members and branches
Members’ Awards TPW Magazine allows us a means receive recognition for.” And her
The publication’s value in to do so–and it’s free, thanks to favorite section in the magazine?
sharing best practices to its the vendors and consultants who “I really enjoy the Spotlight series.
members was noted by TCAPWA advertise in each edition.” It allows me to get to know our
President John Fox, who said “it’s Lower East Director Kristin members through another lens.”
good to see all of the amazing Franklin said she finds it valuable The Spotlight Section Is a Favorite
things Public Works professionals “to see what other cities are doing Strong, TCAPWA Upper East
are doing across the State. I think and accomplishing in their day- Director Bryan Fortner and Loretta
it inspires others to do more and to-day operations. Others are able Hopper, Public Works Director for
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