Campbell River Deputy City Manager Announces Retirement

Campbell River Deputy City Manager Ron Neufeld has announced his retirement.

Campbell River Deputy City Manager Ron Neufeld has announced his retirement.

Neufeld began his career as an engineering technician after relocating to Campbell River from Saskatchewan in 1992.

From there, he progressed through many different roles to his current position of Deputy City Manager.

As second in command to the City Manager, he currently oversees the City’s six corporate divisions.

City Manager Deborah Sargent says Neufeld's loyalty and passion for the community "have always been evident, and his departure will be noticed by many."

She says his depth of corporate knowledge and his strategic lens will be sorely missed.

A statement from the City of Campbell River says Neufeld's contributions to the community have been significant.

It reads that he has been instrumental in improving and expanding City infrastructure, guiding community planning and development, championing environmental and sustainability values, and negotiating complex agreements with local First Nations, the Regional Districts and BC Hydro.

Neufeld says while he would like to stick around to help the city grow, he also recognizes the time is right for him to pass this torch to others.

Neufeld's last day with the City will be September 2, 2022.