Member Statement (19 March 2024)

From Hansard (19 March 2024)

 

Warman City Administrator Retires after 37 Years

Mr. Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After 37 years, Bob Smith’s career in municipal administration has come full circle as he turns the lights off in his office in Warman city hall later today for the final time. Mr. Speaker, Bob began as an assistant administrator in 1986 in what was then the small, sleepy bedroom community of Warman. He later became the administrator in the town of Nokomis, and also made stops in Assiniboia and Humboldt before settling into Weyburn for 20 years. When Weyburn experienced the massive flood in 2011, Bob was front and centre, helping to manage that city through a very challenging time.

Mr. Speaker, Bob and his wife, Leslie, moved back to Warman seven years ago, and they couldn’t be happier. Bob’s daughters live in Warman and retirement will allow him to spend more time with his grandchildren while having the freedom to now fill in his own calendar.

Mr. Speaker, in Bob’s 37 years in municipal government administration he’s seen a lot change, but considering all the places he’s worked and all the change he has seen in municipal administration, Bob gladly gives credit where credit is due. He gives high praise to all the civic staff that he worked with, saying they work hard behind the scenes to ensure city amenities are functioning, often under difficult circumstances.

Mr. Speaker, Bob Smith has certainly served the citizens of Warman, Nokomis, Assiniboia, Humboldt, and Weyburn very well, and we wish him a very happy and fulfilling retirement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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