After nine years in his current position, Lethbridge City Manager Garth Sherwin is preparing to enter retirement.
On Tuesday, Sherwin gave his official notice to city council that he will be retiring at the end of the year.
Sherwin has been with the City of Lethbridge for the past 32 years.
He was hired in 1985 as finance director and later promoted to city treasurer and director of corporate services in 1989. He was appointed city manager in July 2008.
“It’s been my honour and privilege to work for the betterment of our community for more than three decades,” Sherwin said in a release from the City of Lethbridge.
“I want to acknowledge the talented and dedicated team of employees and elected officials I had the pleasure of working with over the years. They have served the public each and every day with integrity, commitment and professionalism, and I am confident they will continue their focus on meeting the needs of our residents, visitors and businesses.”
Highlights during Sherwin’s tenure as city manager include the ENMAX Centre expansion, the joint high schools-library development in west Lethbridge, construction of Legacy Park and construction of the ATB Centre.
“Mr. Sherwin’s depth of knowledge, his understanding of key issues for municipalities, his financial acumen, and his problem-solving skills have been extremely valuable for the current city council as well as previous councils he has worked with,” Mayor Chris Spearman said in a release from the city.
“While providing excellent leadership to our organization, he has been steadfast in pursuing the vision of a better community for everyone.”
The city says it will be up to the incoming city council to develop and oversee the process of hiring a new city manager.
Sherwin’s last day on the job is Jan. 3, 2018.
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