By Erica L. Lang | The Arizona Republic-12 News
Richard McKinley, a public works official from Tacoma, Wash. will lead Surprise’s Public Works Department.
Announcement of the appointment comes as the city’s largest department has grappled with low morale, discrimination complaints and management problems.
The previous director, Robert Beckley left the department in January to become deputy city manager in Goodyear.
Surprise probes complaints against public-works staff