Vote For Barbara Dungee Acobe Commissioner

My Bio

Hello, my name is Barbara Dungee Acobe, and I am asking for your vote for Commissioner of Public Works for the City of Charleston. I am a resident of Charleston, SC and I have 43 years of business and leadership experience. I am an Alumna of St. Augustine College and a community leader, youth and children advocate, and supporter of services for families and for balance in growth and development while preserving safe waterways.

I saved Charleston Water System (formerly) Commissioner of Public Works and residents 3 million dollars read more…

1. With my knowledge of business strategies and customer service, I created a comprehensive process for billing, collections, and a debt recovery program and this initiative led to me creating the Credit and Collections Department, which led to a recovery of $3 million in debt. I achieved this by working with 20 community partners dedicated to supporting customers in financial distress.
2. I believe my 43 years of experience at Charleston Public Works have helped me better understand the importance of maintaining safe waterways, repairing and maintaining infrastructure, informing residents, and improving access to services.

Leadership and Business

1. My leadership abilities, business skills, and innovative thinking led me to create and implement the Credit Department at the Commissioner of Public Works, which helped residents experiencing financial difficulties and assisted the company in recouping debt. This effort supported the company's mission to provide clean, reliable water to residents.

1. As a Commissioner, I will bring my experience as a veteran public service employee to effective oversight and administration of public works services.

1. With 43 years of experience at the Commissioner of Public Works (CPW), I understand the necessity of supporting clean water and wastewater utilities, and the required infrastructure maintenance to ensure environmental protection.

1. My goal as a Commissioner of Public Works will be to work through collaboration when considering the approval of contracts, the purchase of property, and the authorization of water and wastewater rate adjustments by considering policy and regulatory standards.

1. My goal as a Commissioner of Public Works will be to work through collaboration when considering the approval of projects and contracts, the purchase of property, and the authorization of water and wastewater rate adjustments by considering policy and regulatory standards.

More About Barbara Dungee Acobe

1. Barbara, an experienced public servant, joined the ranks of the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) in August 1979, which is now the Charleston Water System.

1. With an impressive journey that began as a Customer Service Agent, Barbara ascended through the ranks of management using effective teamwork and leadership in Customer Service to become a Customer Service Supervisor and then Credit Counselor, bringing an astonishing 43 years of dedicated experience to Charleston Water System formerly (CPW).

1. Barbara's impact extends into the community, actively supporting initiatives like Girl Scouts Troop 455 and the Boys and Girls Club, while also championing the Water Missions event alongside CPW. She has also played a significant role in fundraising efforts for North Central and CPW’s March of Dimes, aiding babies born with birth defects.

1. Barbara served as P.T.A. President of Memminger and as a member of West Ashley High P.T.A. Barbara's dedication was highlighted through her participation in St. Augustine University Alumni, where she tirelessly helped to raise funds for scholarships for students. Business leadership and community engagement is not just a career for Barbara; it is her mission to uplift and empower the community.

1. Barbara's community service was featured on WCBD TV as a Lowcountry Hero in September 2024.

1. But that's not all! Barbara has also set the standard for excellence by developing and delivering outstanding training for both staff and management, sharing her invaluable expertise every step of the way. Her commitment to her craft doesn't stop there; she is a proud member of the Professional Administrators Association and Credit Professionals.

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