Unveiling the process and reasons behind Benson's role as the CAO
Burlington City News: Curt Benson's Future as CAO and the New Commissioner of Development & Growth Management
In a recent statement, concerns have been raised about the communication process surrounding the Commissioner, Development & Growth Management position in the City of Burlington. The statement implies that decisions regarding this position were based on timing and communication priorities, potentially impacting transparency and accountability.
Currently, Curt Benson serves as the City's CAO and the Commissioner, Development & Growth Management. However, with his term as CAO coming to an end, the next council will decide if he will continue in his role. Benson will serve as the City's CAO through the current term of Council, but he will no longer hold the Commissioner, Development & Growth Management position.
The city's communications team decided to publish the announcement of the new Commissioner for Development and Growth Management on the city's website in July to ensure timely public information ahead of Stephen Robichaud officially starting his service on September 2, 2025. Robichaud has accepted the role and will take over as the new Commissioner, Development & Growth Management, on that date.
The job posting for Curt Benson's former role was posted on the City's website in late July. The City of Burlington is the employer for the Commissioner, Development & Growth Management, position.
The inauguration of the 2026-2030 Council will take place in November 2026. Any decisions regarding the Commissioner, Development & Growth Management, position will be made by the incoming Mayor and Council following the inauguration. The statement suggests a potential power dynamic between Benson and the Mayor, with Benson keeping more distance.
The statement also suggests that the needs of the communications people came before the public's right to be fully informed. Curt Benson deserves more respect, according to the statement. However, it does not provide any specific details about the communication priorities that influenced the decision.
In conclusion, the City of Burlington is undergoing changes in its leadership, with Curt Benson serving as the CAO until the end of the current term and Stephen Robichaud taking over as the Commissioner, Development & Growth Management. The future of Benson's role beyond his current term remains uncertain and will be decided by the next council. The statement raises concerns about the communication process and potential impact on transparency and accountability.
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