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Administrative changes on tap in Trenton

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora and the Trenton City Council have been at the forefront of some significant changes. It was announced that Arch Liston, the Mayor's Chief of Staff, resigned. However, on Thursday evening, it was reported that Liston was under consideration for the top spot as the director of Trenton Housing and Economic Development. And late last month, the Trenton City Council overwhelmingly appointed Steve Wilson as the Police Director.

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