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G. BCA2026-002 Approval of the appointment of Deputy Public Works Director, Paul Osburn as the Interim Public Works Director for the City of Smyrna. Citywide Mayor Derek Norton stated that Paul Osburn’s dedication to the City and the amount of work he does in all the ways he does the work – the City is so lucky to have him here. This is the right thing; he is the right person.

2026-01-12 · approved · minutes

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   G. BCA2026-002 Approval of the appointment of Deputy Public Works Director, Paul Osburn as the Interim Public Works Director for the City of Smyrna. Citywide Mayor Derek Norton stated that Paul Osburn’s dedication to the City and the amount of work he does in all the ways he does the work – the City is so lucky to have him here. This is the right thing; he is the right person.

   Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.

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2. 2026-02-06 · reported role

   Later staff report names Osburn as interim director

   The February 2–6 report refers to Paul Osburn as Public Works Interim Director. This corroborates the role after the January appointment. The certification described in that report is not attributed to the council appointment.

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