The City of Duncanville has officially named David Kees as the new Interim Assistant City Manager - Community, a position he's assuming after serving in various capacities within the city's administrative framework. Kees's experience spans over seven years in municipal government, with his journey bringing him from Executive Assistant to the Parish President in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to eventually steering the policies of Duncanville since his initial hire in October 2021. This appointment, marking his rise from Assistant to the City Manager and a prior interim role in the same capacity, was covered in an announcement shared by the City of Duncanville's news section.
City officials have expressed confidence in Kees's ability to effectively to take on the mantle of this role. In a statement obtained by the city's news section, City Manager Douglas E. Finch praised Kees's commitment, as per the City of Duncanville, "In this role David will continue working to make our city more responsive to the needs of our community." Kees himself, in expressing his dedication to his new position, mentioned, "I’m excited to work with our team to improve our parks, library, and other city services. My goal is to make sure our residents always feel supported and cared for by their city."
As the Interim Assistant City Manager - Community, Kees will oversee various departments, including Parks and Recreation, Duncanville Fieldhouse, Duncanville Public Library, Communications and Marketing, and Customer Advocacy. His immediate responsibilities will be centered around service improvements, bolstering community engagement, and reinforcing quality customer service. Mayor Greg Contreras is among the civic leaders voicing support for Kees, affirming, according to the City of Duncanville, "David has consistently demonstrated his readiness to take on various assignments whenever needed."
