https://barrie.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=3485105&GUID=6AE0DB59-664B-491D-AF55-478CCF491DE8Legistar15https://barrie.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=3485105&GUID=6AE0DB59-664B-491D-AF55-478CCF491DE86AE0DB59-664B-491D-AF55-478CCF491DE8-2023-02-22-19-46-48Title: RECOGNITION OF RICHARD FORWARD, GENERAL MANAGER OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT ON HIS RETIREMENT Mayor Lehman announced that after 28 years of dedicated service to our organization and community, Richard Forward, General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management will be retiring on April 27, 2018. Mayor Lehman provided the highlights of Richard’s career prior to joining the City of Barrie in 1990, his accomplishments during his career at the City and his volunteer efforts on humanitarian missions bringing safe drinking water and aid to Iraq, Pakistan, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine conflict zone, and Haiti. Mayor Lehman advised of Richard’s plans to step up his international volunteer work in his retirement. Michael Prowse, Chief Administrative Officer spoke about Richard’s legacy, discussed how he has mentored City staff, has been a valuable member of the City for 28 years and has left his mark in shaping this City into the future. Michael thanked Richard on his contribution to the City. Mayor Lehman and Michael presented Richard with twWed, 22 Feb 2023 19:46:48 GMT