St. Thomas city manager leaving to take job in Brantford

St. Thomas is looking for a new top bureaucrat after his city manager said he’s stepping down to take the post of chief administrative officer in his hometown of Brantford.

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St. Thomas city council is set to begin recruiting a replacement for Michael Bradley who is leaving in mid-November.

“On behalf of city council and city administration, I want to thank Michael for his public service to our community over the last six months as we continue to grow, innovate, and modernize as an organization,” St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston said in a release. “We wish Michael all the best with his new role and know he will continue to provide great leadership at the City of Brantford.”

Bradley expressed his appreciation to Preston, city council, staff and St. Thomas residents for welcoming him to the city.

“I have fully enjoyed my time here in this amazing city, and while this decision was not made lightly, I look forward to returning to my home community in Brantford,” Bradley said in the release.

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Born and raised in Brantford, Bradley previously served as commissioner of community development for the city before taking over as city manager in St. Thomas, the city of Brantford said in a new release. Prior to his commissioner role, Bradley was Brant County’s chief administrator.

St. Thomas will immediately begin to search for a replacement for Bradley to fill the “vital leadership role,” the city said.

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