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Mayor McMahon Mayor
Thomas McMahon

Managing Director
Ryan P. Hottenstein (Acting)

Department Heads
William M. Heim, Chief of Police
William Rehr III, Chief of Fire and Rescue Services
Charles Jones, Director of Public Works
Christine Wheelen, Director of Human Resources and Risk & Safety
Ryan P. Hottenstein, Finance Director
Charles Younger, City Solicitor

Chief Of Staff To Mayor
Cindy Heminitz

The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city. He is responsible for enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the ordinances of the City of Reading. He has the power to appoint all department directors, with the confirmation of City Council. The mayor's office works in conjunction with the Office of the Managing Director in the administration of government affairs. The Mayor's Office also interacts with other departments as is needed. The mayor is aided in carrying out his responsibilities to the citizens and the council by an administrative aide and executive assistant.

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"Mayor McMahon, members of Penns Common Neighborhood Group, City Public Work
employees and children from the neighborhood celebrate the official opening of the playground
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