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Biography - Director of Public Works Alexander M. Trujillo

Biographic- Director of Public Works Alexander M. Trujillo

 Alexander M. Trujillo was appointed as the East Hartford Public Works Director on March 1, 2023. 

As the Public Works Director, Mr. Trujillo oversees a staff of 90 employees and develops, manages, administers, supervises, and directs the programs and activities of the Department of Public Works in the functional areas of: administration, engineering, fleet management, operating and capital budgeting, personnel, highways and roads, bridges, right-of-way construction and maintenance; storm water systems maintenance and construction; maintenance of parks, and town facility grounds; storm water drainage/flood control and levee management; snow removal; municipal solid waste disposal and recycling; urban forestry and rights-of-way management. Mr. Trujillo oversees the Fleet Management program for all Town vehicles and equipment.

Mr. Trujillo brings with him decades of professional experience in the public works industry. Prior to joining the Town of East Hartford, Mr. Trujillo enjoyed a 20-year career with the City of Hartford, and most recently, another 17 years with the Town of Avon.

Throughout his career, Mr. Trujillo held a variety of leadership positions including but not limited to Equipment Superintendent (Fleet Manager), Facility Manager, Flood Operations Supervisor and as Deputy Director for the Town of Avon’s Public Works department, giving him a thorough understanding of the roles within the Public Works profession.

Additionally, Mr. Trujillo’s leadership experience with Labor-Management spans over 17 years as a Union leader with AFSCME Local 1716 holding the positions of Executive Vice President and President of the Manager/Supervisor Union (Hartford Municipal Employee Assoc.).

He has also held several elected positions with the Hartford Municipal Employee Federal Credit Union (currently known as CENCAP Federal Credit Union) including Credit Committee Chair, Supervisory Committee member and Board of Directors member.

He also serves as the current President for the Connecticut Association of Street Highway Officials (CASHO) and is an elected member of their Board of Directors. He also brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in labor management and safety.

Born and raised in Hartford, CT, Mr. Trujillo’s parents came to the U.S. from Cuba in 1963. Mr. Trujillo has a strong sense of volunteerism that he dedicates his free time to.