Shelton’s City Manager, Ryan Wheaton, has resigned effective the end of this month. The Shelton City Commission accepted his resignation Tuesday night.
In his letter of resignation, Wheaton called the position leading the City the past 17 months “the greatest honor” of his career, “the opportunity of a lifetime” and an “incredibly rewarding challenge.”
Wheaton told MasonWebTV Powered by HCC the timing seemed right.
The City’s attorney will prepare a separation agreement that will include nine months compensation and three months coverage of medical insurance. The City Commission is expected to select an interim City Manager in the coming weeks while they search for someone to fill the City’s top leadership position.
A news release from the City notes note a few of the City’s accomplishments under Wheaton’s leadership:
- Created public-private partnership in garbage service; $50 million contract over 20 years
- Obtained over $3.9 million in grant funding for transportation projects
- Received commitment for $3 million in State capital budget for vital infrastructure project
- Negotiated a partnership that brought the City $2.25 million in loan forgiveness
- Partnered with local agencies, including $325,000 partner funds committed for 2018 projects
- Restored the City’s reputation with important state and federal funding agencies
- Reorganized City staffing to create better efficiencies
- Cleared up multiple projects that had been stagnant for years
- Instituted the City’s first direct deposit program
- Started City communication and government relations programs
- Redeployed new financial software
- Installed a new phone system