Cincinnati has a new director for the Department of Public Services as of Monday. Mark Riley will lead the department that manages trash and recycling pickup, filling potholes, and snow removal.
Riley has worked in public services and water utilities in several Ohio cities, most recently in Reynoldsburg near Columbus. Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long says this is an important position as the city deals with projected budget deficits and the effects of climate change.
“I needed somebody who understands the importance of data and the direction we’re going,” Long told WVXU. “How are we making sure that we’re putting our dollars where they’re supposed to go?”…