The City of Owen Sound has announced the appointment of Tim Simmonds as city manager.
He will start work on May 11.
Simmonds brings more than two decades of municipal experience to the City of Owen Sound, along with most recently serving as the City of Vaughan's interim city manager.
Simmonds will be replacing Wayne Ritchie, who is retiring after more than 30 years in public service. He held various senior leadership roles with the city and served as city manager for the past five years.
"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Mr. Tim Simmonds to our senior management team. On behalf of council, we look forward to working closely with him as we continue to position Owen Sound as the place where you want to live," Mayor Ian Boddy said. "Mr. Simmonds brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role as well as a strong commitment to public service, which I know will serve us well. I also extend my sincere appreciation to City Manager Wayne Ritchie, who has been a truly great example of integrity, respect and dedication for our staff, citizens, and council. Mr. Ritchie stabilized our administration when it was needed and he was instrumental in pushing the city forward on many fronts. He has certainly left his mark on this city, and will be missed as he transitions into retirement."
