The search for a new City Administrator in Duluth is now in full swing, as announced by the city late last week, with current Administrator David Montgomery set to step back into retirement at the close of the year, having briefly delayed his departure to aid the transition of Mayor Roger Reinert’s administration—a tenure marked by dedication and significant civic developments—both the city and Montgomery expressed their sentiments of mutual appreciation with Montgomery highlighting his readiness to embrace retirement again, prioritize family, and embark on awaited adventures, according to a
city press release
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Montgomery, with the gravitas of his lengthy service for the city, particularly during financial recalibrations starting in 2009, has overseen substantial projects such as the NorShor Theatre renovation, Superior Street overhauls, utility system modernizations, and economic ventures that have shaped Duluth’s landscape, Mayor Reinert recalled Montgomery’s critical role in myriad landmark initiatives that are poised to benefit the community for future generations, his leadership coming at pivotal moments like the 2012 flood, and the recovery that followed, also there was the 2016 windstorm response, which stood testament to his resolute stewardship.
The responsibilities of the City Administrator include driving the executive leadership for the city’s range of administrative services, an encompassing role that entails strategic planning, organizing city operations, and leading all executive departments, encompassing sectors such as Police, Fire, Finance, Public Works and Utilities, among others, ahead of Montgomery’s departure, the city has made the job posting available on its official website, with the application period closing on November 24th.
With the intent of having a new City Administrator in place as the new year rolls in, the city’s selection committee is gearing up to sift through the applicant pool post the November 24 deadline—subsequently reaching out to interview candidates they deem fit for the role; Montgomery will hang on slightly longer post his scheduled retirement to support the onboarding process for his successor, ensuring a smooth handover and continuity of leadership—a delicate transition awaiting the one who steps into a role steeped in the legacy of a person who, it is widely acknowledged, will be leaving behind some rather difficult shoes to fill.
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