City Council confirms Randy Macchi

Houston appoints Public Works COO Randy Macchi as new director
Randy Macchi was appointed by Mayor John Whitmire to replace Carol Haddock, who retired earlier this year. Macchi has been with Houston Public Works since March 2023 as their chief operating officer. He's been in an expanded role with the department working with city engineer Richard Smith since April.
Mayor John Whitmire, council change city law to make Randy Macchi new head of Houston Public Works
Houston City Council voted unanimously to change a city ordinance requiring the Public Works head to be a professional engineer in order for Randy Macchi – the department's Chief Operating Officer, as well as a podcaster,
City Council confirms Randy Macchi as new Houston Public Works director
Macchi takes over a department with nearly 4,000 employees, the third largest in the city, at a time when Public Works is aiming to improve its reputation.
Houston Mayor Appoints New Public Works Director
Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Randy Macchi as the new Director of Houston Public Works, the largest accredited public works agency in the country. Macchi, who has
Houston Mayor John Whitmire names new Houston Public Works director
HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire has named the new director of Houston Public Works (HPW). Randy Macchi was appointed to lead HPW as its next Director. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.
Engineering group warns Mayor Whitmire against hiring non-engineer Houston Public Works leader
Mayor John Whitmire received a written rebuke from a national engineering group over plans to change city ordinance to no longer require an engineer to head Houston Public Works, according to a letter obtained by the Chronicle.
Mayor Whitmire wants to change city code to allow non-engineer director of Houston Public Works
The director position at the city’s infrastructure department can only be held by a licensed engineer. Whitmire’s pick, Randall Macchi, has experience as an attorney and leadership coach — and as chief operating officer of HPW — but he’s not an engineer.
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‘DRAINED’ results: Houston Water Department ahead in replacing meter sensors
You may soon notice a change in your water bill. Mayor John Whitmire announced that the city’s water department is ahead of ...
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Houston Public Works has a new director, he’s not an engineer
Mayor John Whitmire wanted a change in city rules so his pick for public works director could take office. City Council ...
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City officials appoint non-engineer to direct Houston Public Works
The ordinance's alteration made it possible for Macchi, who is not an engineer but serves as the department's chief operating officer, to be appointed to the role. Macchi has led the department ...