Following a vote of the Common Council on Wednesday, Dominick Recckio was appointed to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Ithaca. He will begin in the role on December 30.
Dominick has served as Tompkins County Communications Director since 2020 and was previously the director of strategic communications and partnerships at the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce.
As Deputy City Manager, he will be responsible for steering strategic initiatives, coordinating community partner programs, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting transparent communication between the City government and its residents. The Deputy City Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic public safety initiatives, including an unarmed response program and coordination with the Community Justice Center.
Ithaca City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff stated, “We continue to build a great team at the City of Ithaca. Dominick will bring significant local experience in enhancing government transparency and community engagement, as well as his commitment to the important work of developing equitable public safety initiatives. I’m looking forward to working together to enhance the City’s reputation and communication with stakeholders and the public.”
City of Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo stated, “As the City of Ithaca settles into our new form of government, it’s important that we invest in strengthening community engagement, public information, and strategic initiatives that meet the needs of residents. Having Dominick in this new position will help ensure the City meets our ambitious goals and commitments in the coming years.”
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