Elmhurst Gets New Public Works Director

ELMHURST, IL — Elmhurst’s new public works director, Stan Balicki, will assume his position Dec. 7, the city announced Tuesday.

Over the past 27 years, Balicki has spent his career in public works field management and operations. Balicki comes to Elmhurst after serving as Downers Grove’s assistant director of public works since 2004.

In Elmhurst, Balicki replaces Howard Killian, who retired in July.

Balicki has a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Illinois.

During his tenure with Downers Grove, Balicki was responsible for several new programs and demonstrated his ability to start innovative services to the community, according to an Elmhurst news release.

“Throughout my career, I have developed an understanding of excellence in the public management setting. I am thrilled at the opportunity to elevate the high level of service that the city of Elmhurst provides to its community,” Balicki said in the news release.

As director, Balicki will manage the public works department’s operating budget and oversee seven divisions. The department is responsible for overseeing the city’s water supply, streets, building maintenance, forestry, refuse and recycling services, engineering and many capital projects.

“Stanley is a proven leader who has been praised for his dependable management style," City Manager Jim Grabowski said in the release.