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Press Release Mayor Rybak Announce Department Head Appointments

Seven City Charter Department Heads Re-Appointed

November 28, 2007 (MINNEAPOLIS) – Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak today nominated for reappointment seven City Charter Department Heads for additional two year terms:

• Steven Bosacker as City Coordinator

• James Clack as Fire Chief

• Michael Jordan as Civil Rights Director

• Steve Kotke as Public Works Director and City Engineer

• Gretchen Musicant as Commissioner of Health and Family Support

• Mike Christenson as Community Planning and Economic Development Director

• Patrick Todd as City Assessor

Mayor Rybak’s nomination was approved unanimously today by the City’s Executive Committee. Once confirmed by the City Council, the reappointed department heads will serve two-year terms beginning in January 2008. Police Chief Tim Dolan began a three year term in January 2007. In addition to these appointments, the mayor expects to nominate a new City Attorney in December.

“The City of Minneapolis has been served well by a stellar leadership team,” said Rybak of the re-appointments. “Minneapolis continues to set the pace for modern American cities with a growing economy, vibrant neighborhoods, healthy residents, and innovative city government. With this leadership team, I am confident that Minneapolis’ brightest days lie ahead and that we will continue to lead the nation as a city that works.”