EVERETT — The Edmonds City Council appointed a new public works director Tuesday after more than one year without a permanent director.

Andy Rheaume currently serves as public works director for the city of Anacortes. There, he led the management of regional water and wastewater treatment plants, transportation and stormwater planning, engineering and solid waste services, among other projects.

“He brings a great deal of experience in city government but also public works experience in a city that’s much like ours with salt water and fresh water all mingling together on a shoreline,” council President Neil Tibbott said at Tuesday’s meeting.

He’s worked for cities for more than 20 years, with his career beginning as a maintenance technician in Redmond. Since then, he has also worked in S

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