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Cedar Hills city manager takes American Fork job

By Linda Petersen
The city of American Fork has a new administrator. David Bunker, who has been the Cedar Hills city manager and engineer for the past four years, was appointed to the position in American Fork on Jan. 10. Bunker replaces Craig Whitehead, who has served as American Fork's city administrator since 2011.
Bunker, an American Fork native, has been working for the city of Cedar Hills for the past 15 years, first as the city's public works director and then as the city manager.
"My love of this city started as a child," Bunker said. "I was raised in American Fork and am excited to come home again. American Fork is a community with a great history and a bright future."
"American Fork has a rich heritage and is also well positioned for future growth and progress," he added. "I have always admired the hard work and dedication of the city staff coupled with an involved community. I look forward to being part of a great team of elected officials, staff and citizens working together to accomplish the community's vision and goals."
Bunker has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Before being employed by Cedar Hills, he worked for several engineering firms including Horrocks Engineering and Versar.
"I am excited to have David join the staff at American Fork City as city administrator," said American Fork Mayor J.H. Hadfield. "He has an exceptional background and expertise in municipal operations and management. He will be a great addition."
In Cedar Hills, Assistant City Manager Chandler Goodwin has been appointed to serve as interim city manager. The city will conduct a nationwide search to find a replacement for Bunker.
"It will be difficult to replace the leadership, expertise and historical knowledge that we will lose when Mr. Bunker leaves Cedar Hills," said Cedar Hills Mayor Gary Gygi prior to Bunker's departure. "The city council and I wish him well as he pursues a new opportunity as city administrator for American Fork City."
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