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Town of Discovery Bay General Manager Announces Departure

by ECT

Town of Discovery Bay General Manager Rick Howard notified the Board of Director’s on Wednesday January 27, 2016 that February 19, 2016 would be his final day with the Town. Howard was appointed to his post in June 2010.

Howard is leaving to take the reins of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Howard notes as some of his achievements the acquisition and opening of the longawaited Community Center, the Town’s recognition as a California District of Distinction, and significant upgrades to the town’s water and wastewater processing systems.

Most of all, he says, he will miss the community, and the many friends he has met since his arrival.

“I didn’t know a soul when I arrived, and I’m leaving with a phone book full of new friends. It’s definitely a bitter-sweet decision, but ultimately, in my best interest and that of my family”, Howard stated.

On Saturday, January 30, 2016, Catherine Kutsuris was appointed Interim General Manager by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by Howard’s departure. Kutsuris’ contract is expected to be ratified by the Board at their February 3, 2016 meeting. Ms. Kutsuris will help guide the district until it finds a permanent replacement General Manager. That process is expected to last approximately 6 months.

The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District is located in eastern Contra Costa County and provides and manages water, sewer, landscaping and recreation services to the community of 14,000 residents.

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2 comments

Oakley Old Timer Feb 3, 2016 - 7:53 am

Hey Discovery Bay, take Bryan Montgomery away from Oakley please.

Catherine Kutsuris bio Feb 3, 2016 - 8:05 pm

Catherine Kutsuris was Director of Contra Costa County’s Department of Conservation and Developmen until she “retired” to avoid the ban on pension spiking.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_26086966/east-bay-braces-exodus-before-new-pension-spiking

What are the odds that the search brings them to her as the permanent GM?

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