Airway Heights' public works director search is underway

The city of Airway Heights is quickly taking steps to address its public works director situation.

Former director Kelly Williquette, who helmed the Public Works Department beginning in July 2010, left the position back in March after he found a new job. City Manager Albert Tripp currently acts as the interim-public works director. Tripp was Airway Heights’ public works director prior to becoming the city manager.

Tripp explained that the city is taking a two-phase approach to fill the vacant public works director position.

For the first phase, the city will collaborate with the Prothman Compa...