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Mayor Bill de Blasio Appoints New Members to Administration
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April 8, 2014
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1:00:18Now PlayingMayor de Blasio Appoints Heads of Department of Finance, Department of Design and Construction, Mayor's Office of Contract Services, and Brooklyn Navy Yard
Jacques Jiha to direct the Department of Finance, Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora to lead the Department of Design and Construction, and Lisette Camilo to spearhead the Mayor's Office of Contract Services
David Ehrenberg reappointed as president and chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
Mayor Bill de Blasio today named four key appointments to his administration, building on his commitment to a progressive, diverse and effective administration. The Mayor appointed Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora as Commissioner of the Department of Design and Construction, Jacques Jiha as Commissioner of the Department of Finance, Lisette Camilo as the director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services, with David Ehrenberg reappointed as the president and chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation.
Jacques Jiha, a dynamic leader with more than 25 years of experience in public finance, brings deep expertise in budget and debt management, economic analysis and forecasting, as well as years spent working in the New York City and state pension systems. Jiha will be tasked with ensuring the city's treasury, property tax assessments, audits and collections run efficiently, while simultaneously delivering fair, transparent and accountable processes for New Yorkers when they engage with the department to pay or contest a fine.
Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora, an accomplished engineer with more than two decades of cutting-edge research and industry work experience, has combined engineering excellence, managerial efficiency, and design quality throughout his career. As commissioner of the Department of Design and Construction, Dr. Peña-Mora will be charged with building public works big and small, ranging from making streets safer as part of the Vision Zero initiative, to renovating and constructing municipal facilities.
Lisette Camilo, an experienced New York City government attorney who brings deep legal skills and procurement expertise, has demonstrated a commitment to using the city's purchasing power to create local jobs and deliver opportunity for Minority and Women-Owned Enterprises in every borough. As director at the Mayor's Office of Contract Services, she will be tasked with protecting taxpayers and simultaneously increasing the local impact of city procurement.
David Ehrenberg, currently the president and chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation with deep experience managing the city's economic development projects, will continue to overseeing the Yard's diverse tenant base and 1.8 million square-foot expansion. Ehrenberg will work closely with the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development and the Economic Development Corporation to spur on workforce development and training that directly links the Navy Yard's employers with local education and career pipelines.
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