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September 21st, 2009

Ballard to serve as acting County Engineer

SKAGIT COUNTY – Skagit County Administrator Tim Holloran announced today that Tom Ballard currently serving as interim Public Works Director will also carry out the duties of Acting County Engineer.

Ballard served as County Engineer for 15 years in Pierce County and has been working under contract with Skagit County for the past month and a half, overseeing and coordinating efforts within the Public Works Department.

Paul Randal-Grutter, who has been Acting County Engineer for the past several months, will return his focus and duties on project engineering efforts currently in progress with the Design and Construction Section of Public Works.

Skagit County has begun the search for a permanent Public Works Director, according to Holloran.

For further information, contact:

Dan Berentson

360-419-3461