Houston city council members voted unanimously Nov. 20 to hire Randall Macchi as the city’s first non-engineer as the Director of Houston Public Works.

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Houston hires first non-engineer, Randy Macchi, as public works director

Houston City Council unanimously approved changing the ordinance that allowed the city to move forward with placing someone without engineering experience in the role.

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Council unanimously approves ordinance change and appoints first non-engineer head of public works

Randy Macchi is tapped to lead city's public works department despite not being an engineer

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Non-engineer appointed to Houston Public Works despite backlash

Macchi takes over a department with nearly 4,000 employees, the third largest in the city, at a time when Public Works is aiming to improve its reputation.

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City Council confirms Randy Macchi as new Houston Public Works director

Houston city council on Wednesday voted to appoint Houston Public Works COO Randy Macchi as its new director.

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Houston appoints Public Works COO Randy Macchi as new director

Mayor John Whitmire wanted a change in city rules so his pick for public works director could take office. City Council approved his request Wednesday, and Randall Macchai is the new director of Houston Public Works.

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Houston Public Works has a new director, he’s not an engineer

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Houston hires first non-engineer, Randy Macchi, as public works director

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