Redmond Mayor John Marchione has announced the appointment of Linda De Boldt as the new Public Works director for the City of Redmond, pending City Council confirmation Nov. 19.

De Boldt is currently serving as the deputy director and chief engineer for Seattle Public Utilities in the project delivery branch and has served the City of Seattle for close to 30 years. Her experience includes transportation, utilities, natural resource preservation and restoration, public works management, strategic planning and organization development.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to utilize my experience to benefit the City of Redmond’s Public Works Department,” De Boldt said. “I very much look forward to being a member of Mayor Marchione’s leadership team for the future.”

Marchione said, “Linda brings an impressive background and hands-on experience to head our public works department. Her background in civil engineering makes her a great manager for our public works team and I look forward to the new insights and leadership she will bring to the City of Redmond.”

De Boldt is a graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in civil engineering. She is a member of numerous professional associations including the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Public Works Association. In addition, De Boldt received a Government Engineer of The Year Award in 2008 from the Puget Sound Engineering Council.