Delay in understanding: The specifics behind Benson's selection as City Administrator Officer (CAO)
In the heart of Burlington, changes are brewing as the city prepares for a new chapter. Here's a rundown of the latest developments:
Curt Benson, the current City CAO, has been serving the community diligently and will continue to do so for the next 15 months. After that, any decisions regarding his role will be made by the incoming Mayor and Council following the inauguration of the 2026-2030 Council in November 2026.
Meanwhile, Stephen Robichaud has accepted the role of Commissioner, Development & Growth Management, set to start on September 2, 2025. The job posting for Curt Benson's former role was posted on the City's website in late July.
The recent AMO conference saw key figures from Burlington's political landscape in attendance. City CAO Curt Benson, Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, and Councillor Sharman were present, along with Natalie Pierre, Burlington MPP, and the Minister of Transportation.
However, the decision-making process leading up to these changes has raised some concerns. A statement suggests a lack of transparency and accountability, with the needs of the communications people seemingly prioritised over the public's right to be fully informed. The search results do not contain information about which candidate was proposed by the current Burlington Council as Commissioner for Development and Growth Management or the number of votes they received.
Despite these concerns, the community can rest assured that Curt Benson will continue to serve as the City's CAO through the current term of Council. The link provided allows for sharing this article on various platforms, including LinkedIn, email, Tumblr, Facebook, print, and X.
As we move forward, the next 15 months will be crucial in determining the future of Burlington's city administration. Stay tuned for more updates as they unfold.
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