About This Group

The Small Cities/Rural Communities Committee (SC/RC) was formed to support the public works professionals serving communities with populations less than 50,000. These communities may deal with the same issues as their fellow members in larger communities, but typically have more limited resources.

SC/RC Committee efforts include:

  • Hosting a meeting at PWX to allow participants to share information and concerns associated with small and/or rural communities.
  • Publishing articles in the Reporter magazine focused on issues, technologies and solutions for small cities and rural communities.
  • Providing several educational programs at each PWX to address the needs of small communities.
  • Working with other APWA committees to ensure issues of small communities are addressed.
  • Encourages recognition of projects in small communities that make a major difference in the community through the APWA Small Cities/Rural Communities Awards program.

Resources for Members

The Resource Center has a collection of resources focused on public works operations in small cities and rural communities. Items include recorded sessions from past PWX sessions, past Click, Listen, & Learn webinars, APWA Reporter articles, and other programs and tools created by the SC/RC Committee.

Committee Charter

Contact Us

Email the Small Cities/Rural Communities Committee.

Committee Roster

Chair
Scott Lamont
City of Rossland
Manager of Public Works and Infrastructure
Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

Member
Robert Delgadillo, PE, MPA
City of Azusa
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Azusa, California

Member
Forrest Jones
Town of Garner
Public Works Director
Garner, North Carolina

Member
Tyler Palmer
City of Moscow
Public Works Director–Deputy City Administrator
Moscow, Idaho

Member
John Powell, PE
City of Farmington
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Farmington, Minnesota

Member
Michael Veitch, MBA
City of Saratoga Springs
DPW Business Manager
Saratoga Springs, New York

Region VI Director
Larry Hummel, PE
Fleis & Vandenbrink
Senior Project Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Staff Liaison
Matt Harper
American Public Works Association
Sr. Membership Manager
Kansas City, Missouri