TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo's longtime director of public utilities, Ed Moore, has announced his retirement.
Moore will retire on April 1, capping off more than three decades of service to Toledo. He will continue to serve in advisory roles for the city for the regional water commission, improvements to the wastewater treatment plant and other responsibilities of the department, the city said in a press release Friday.
A national search will be conducted to fill the position.
"To attract top talent, the salary range for the position will be increased to ensure competitiveness in the recruitment process," according to the city.
"It has been an honor to serve the residents of Toledo for the past 31 years," Moore said. "I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the advancement and success of our city's public utilities department."
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz thanked Moore for his work.
"Ed Moore's dedication to public service has left an indelible mark on the City of Toledo. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in advancing our infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of essential services to our residents. We thank him for his tireless efforts and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement," he said.
Doug Stephens, director of the Toledo Department of Transportation, will be appointed as acting director of public utilities. He previously held the deputy director position for the department.
"Doug Stephens' proven track record of leadership and his extensive background in engineering makes him the ideal candidate to lead our Public Utilities Department during this transition," Moore said. "I have full confidence in his ability to continue the department's legacy of excellence."
Jeremy Mikolajczyk, commissioner of road and bridge maintenance, will become acting director of TDOT.
Moore began working for the city in November of 1992 as a utility worker for the Division of Streets, Bridges & Harbor and worked his way up over the years, according to the city.
He then went on to hold commissioner positions for divisions including Streets, Bridges & Harbor, Sewers and Engineering Services. He was also the director of public service before he ultimately became director of public utilities.
