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Lightfoot Appoints New Buildings Commissioner
Matthew W. Beaudet has been named Commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Buildings (DOB). Beaudet, who served as Acting Commissioner for the Department following Judy Frydland’s retirement, reportedly will become Chicago’s first-ever Native American to serve as a city Commissioner. Mayor Lori Lightfoot also appointed Marlene Hopkins as DOB’s First Deputy Commissioner.
“Matthew W. Beaudet and Marlene Hopkins bring decades of experience, leadership and vision towards ensuring Chicago’s buildings, homes and workspaces remain the safest in the nation through increased accountability, sustainability and more cost-effective construction,” said Lightfoot.
Since 2011, Beaudet has served as DOB’s First Deputy Commissioner, managing the day-to-day operations of the nation’s third-largest local buildings department. In this role, Beaudet has modernized the city’s building code and led a number of process innovations.
Outside of DOB, Beaudet has served in a wide range of leadership roles in state and local government over the past 20 years.
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