Mayor-elect Lou Rosamilia appoints Bill Dunne as his commissioner of planning and community development

By Andrew Beam
The Record
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TROY ? Looks like Councilman Bill Dunne will remain in the City of Troy government as he has been chosen as the new commissioner of Planning and Community Development for Mayor-elect Lou Rosamilia?s administration.

According to a press release, Dunne will be tasked with reorganizing the planning, engineering and code-enforcement functions of the city as a way to consolidate the responsibilities into one department as a means to save taxpayer dollars.

Dunne, who is currently serving his eighth and final term as a council member, has served on the Standing Committee of Planning and Community Development throughout his eight years on the council, along with several other committees before and during his term.

Soon-to-be City Council President Lynn Kopka said in a statement that he is impressed by Dunne?s civic career as well as his time spent in the private sector when he helped run the family business, James Dunne, Jr. & Co., Inc., from 1984 through 1994.

?Bill has been a dedicated leader on the City Council and will bring a great amount of experience in civic planning, engineering and urban development into this role,? Kopka said. ?The city will benefit greatly from his ability and commitment to moving Troy forward.?

Currently, Dunne serves as the senior field engineer in the Department of Engineering and Construction for the Albany Medical Center. Rosamilia commends Dunne for his time spent on the council as well as his educational background where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at Siena College and a master?s degree in Architecture from the University of Florida.

?Bill?s professional and educational background and his eight years in city government uniquely qualify him to oversee the consolidation and operation of these departments,? Rosamilia said.

Source: http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2011/12/22/news/doc4ef2f0a14c55e518833092.txt

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