New leadership for City departments

The City welcomes two promotions and a new hire in leadership. With robust City growth projected in the coming years, these department leaders will work with City staff to enrich the quality of life in Johnson City during a historic time. Congratulations April and Will. Welcome and congratulations, David.

April Norris was named Parks and Recreation director. April joined the City in October 2021 as assistant director for Parks and Recreation. Previously, she worked for eight years with the City of Bristol in Human Resources, Risk

Will Righter was named Planning and Development Services director. Will joined the City in May 2018 as a planner. He has held positions as planner II and development coordinator. Prior to joining the City, Will worked in

David Eidson was named Information Technology director. David has over 30 years of IT experience. For the past 12 years, he served as division IT director for Taylor Corporation.

David will work with staff to provide technical and computer

April holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from King University.

Congratulations, April.

supervisory roles in manufacturing for nine years.

Will served as a field artillery captain in the U.S. Army. Additionally, he earned a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from East Tennessee State University.

Congratulations, Will.

solutions and support for business operations in the City.

David earned a bachelor’s degree in physics/math from Longwood University and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology for computer engineering.

Congratulations and welcome, David.

Washington County in partnership with the Johnson City Water and Sewer Services (WSS) used Washington County American Rescue Plan funds to extend water service to an estimated 70 customers.

Named the Washington County Water Line Extensions Project, this undertaking includes the installation of over 16,000 feet of new potable waterlines. Jon Lane, assistant director for WSS, reports that the six roads in Washington County benefiting from this project include: Grassy Valley Road, Bill Bennett Road, Hartmantown Road, Pleasant Valley Road, Wilcox Circle, and Mulberry Lane.

Construction is currently underway on Grassy Valley

Road, and has already been completed on Mulberry Lane, Wilcox Circle, Hartmantown Road, and Pleasant Valley Road. The contractor, Horizon Underground, is expected to complete the work in early fall 2023.

Recently, a Mulberry Lane customer, who was tied over to the new potable waterline as a result of this project, shared his gratitude to the service workers who helped make the water connection. His note (left) reads, “To say thank you would be an understatement! This is for those that have spoken, pushed, fought and physically worked to get water to us… My family and I are greatly appreciative to each and every one! Sincerely and Blessings, Randall H. and Family.”

Thursday, July 20: From the Edge (Fleetwood

Thursday,