Jeff Gillespie

Jeff Gillespie, who was named assistant street commissioner in April, 2017, was named interim street commissioner, effective Tuesday, September 26, 2017. At an executive session of the city council meeting on November 27, 2017, he was announced as the new permanent street commissioner. He oversees the day-to-day maintenance of 80 miles of roadway within the City of Chillicothe, supervises construction projects, and directs the purchasing of land for the Street Department. The Street Commissioner is also the liaison between Chillicothe's City Council, the Mayor, and the public and serves as street superintendent and facilities superintendent. In addition, the Director is special projects coordinator for the Chillicothe Municipal Airport as assigned by the city administrator.