City Public Works Has New Acting Head

After debating the matter in closed session, the Hyattsville City Council unanimously voted to appoint city employee Julia McTague to the position of acting director of the Department of Public Works. McTague takes over from current public works head

"She's well qualified to take on the position in an acting capacity," said city Human Resources Director Chris Vermillion in an interview after the meeting.

McTague currently works as an administrative assistant to the city clerk, Doug Barber. She will be vacating this position to head up the DPW in an acting capacity. Vermillion says that McTague's previous position will be vacant for the time being and that the city is looking into hiring a temporary worker to fill in that role for the time being. 

McTague already has been helping out the Department of Public Works in its management of some sidewalk construction initiatives,

McTague will serve a three month contract which automatically renews until a permanent hire for the position is found, said Vermillion. Her compensation has not yet been determined.