Two top administrators at Port Coquitlam city hall are on their way out.
Development services director Laura Lee Richard and Fire Chief Nick Delmonico will retire later this year; the city is recruiting for their replacements.
Richard started as PoCo’s planning manager in 2005 and was promoted to the top department job three years later following the departure of Kim Fowler. Richard won’t be stepping down until a new hire has been found.
Delmonico, who served 32 years with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services and eight in PoCo, will leave his position in September.
“Both have played a valuable role at the city and made tremendous contributions to the community during their time here,” chIef administrative officer Kristen Dixon told The Tri-City News in an email today (Wednesday). “They will be hard shoes to fill but we wish them both the best as they begin this exciting new chapter in their lives.”
“They’ve both played strong leadership roles in helping our community thrive and in keeping our residents safe,” Mayor Brad West added.
Laura Lee Richard at a committee of council meeting earlier this year.
