City of Owen Sound City Manager Announces Retirement

Owen Sound, Ontario – Thursday, April 16, 2015 – Mayor Ian Boddy announced today that

City Manager Ruth Coursey will be retiring effective immediately after a 26 year career in

municipal government.

“On behalf of Council and the citizens of Owen Sound, I would like to thank Ms. Coursey for her

dedication to the City since accepting the position in July 2011. She has been extremely

beneficial to the residents, and has made great strides within the business community”,

commented Mayor Boddy. “Personally, I thank Ms. Coursey for her assistance during my

transition to the mayor’s office, and I wish her much success as fresh opportunities and

adventures come her way”.

Council has named Wayne Ritchie as the Acting City Manager. Mr. Ritchie has been with the City

of Owen Sound since 2001 as the Director of Finance.