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Jeff Martin Assistant City Manager
Veteran engineer and public works leader to strengthen oversight of city infrastructure projects
For immediate release: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
City Manager Mario Vasquez announced today the appointment of Jeff Martin as Assistant City Manager, effective Monday, July 14. Martin brings nearly three decades of experience in municipal engineering and public service to the role, where he will assist City Manager Vasquez in overseeing infrastructure initiatives and large-scale capital projects.
Martin currently serves as Deputy Director and Chief Engineering Officer at KC Water, where he oversees six engineering divisions with responsibility for more than $175 million in annual capital planning. He previously dedicated over 20 years to the City’s Public Works Department, where he rose from Graduate Engineer to City Engineer, managing a broad portfolio of transportation, traffic, and construction services.
Throughout his career, Martin has led and implemented projects that improved Kansas City’s critical infrastructure, including:
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Implementing the City’s computerized pavement management and condition rating system
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Leading the development of a citywide sidewalk rating system
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Overseeing the replacement of 100 miles of water mains
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Contributing to the resurfacing of more than 5,000 lane miles of city streets
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Advancing major street reconstructions on N Oak Trafficway and Wornall Road
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Managing design-build delivery of biosolids improvements at the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant (anticipated completion 2026)
Martin is a Missouri Registered Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri Science and Technology.
“It has been an honor to dedicate my professional career to serving the Kansas City community,” Martin said. “I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to continue this service and am both humbled and excited to contribute to meaningful, lasting progress that creates a positive impact for our entire city.”
City Manager Mario Vasquez praised Martin’s depth of experience and commitment to service.
“Jeff has devoted nearly 30 years of service as a professional engineer to Kansas City, earning the trust and respect of his peers and the community due to his thoughtful leadership approach and technical expertise,” said City Manager Mario Vasquez. “His deep knowledge of our infrastructure systems and his practical, team-focused mindset make him the right fit for my leadership team. I look forward to working with Jeff. He will focus on all aspects related to infrastructure and lead large multi-departmental projects.”
Martin will officially begin his new role on July 14.
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