Sam Burnett Named Permanent Public Works Director

Sam Burnett, Santa Fe’s longtime Public Works veteran and current interim director, has been officially named the city’s new Public Works Director — a move that signals a wave of internal promotions strengthening Santa Fe’s leadership team. With nine years of city service and hands-on experience managing facilities and major infrastructure projects, Burnett is poised to lead the sprawling department — home to 300+ employees and an $80.5M budget — as it tackles critical road upgrades funded by a $25M voter-approved bond. His June 22nd start comes as the city builds a cohesive, insider-driven leadership corps, including recent appointments to finance, community services, and interim police chief roles. Burnett’s deep roots in Santa Fe’s infrastructure and his proven track record position him perfectly to address resident concerns and deliver lasting improvements to the city’s quality of life. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28b177ebee86adea