(KLZA)--The Auburn City Council confirmed a recommendation from the Auburn Board of Public Works during their August 18th meeting, appointing Paul Erickson as the new General Manager of the Board of Public Works.
Mayor Chris Erickson expressed his thanks to the BPW Board for finding a candidate with a vast amount of experience for the position.
The Mayor says some of challenges to be tackled will include finding a viable long-term water solution and electric grid updates.
Mayor Erickson also expressed his thanks to current BPW General Manager Ray Luhring for remaining on the job and putting off his retirement while the BPW Board was going through the hiring process.
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