The Blue Mountains CAO Shawn Everitt has received special recognition.
At council’s meeting on April 2, Mayor Andrea Matrosovs presented Everitt with his 15 year pin from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. The organization recognizes CAOs and municipal managers in five year increments starting at the 10 year mark.
Everitt began his career with The Blue Mountains as manager of the Beaver Valley Community Centre. He later became director of community services and began as interim CAO in 2017, before accepting the full-time role in 2019.
“CAO Everitt’s reputation goes beyond these chambers, this town, this county and southern Georgian Bay,” said Matrosovs.
Everitt said he started his municipal career as a “rink rat” in Southampton before coming to The Blue Mountains.
“I’m really, really thankful for the community giving me the opportunity to do this,” he said and thanked all of his staff throughout the years for their support. “It makes coming to work every day a great thing. I really appreciate all of the staff.”
In a letter to council, Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators President Tony Kulbisky recognized Everitt’s contributions to the community.
“This year, it is our privilege to acknowledge the commitment of your Chief Administrative Officer, Shawn Everitt, for his remarkable fifteen years of service in municipal government management roles. Shawn's dedication to his role has undoubtedly contributed to the advancement of your municipality, and we are pleased to recognize his achievements,” Kulbisky said in the letter.
