THUNDER BAY — Nearly three decades in public service with the provincial government and the City of Thunder Bay will come to an end this August when John Hannam retires.
"Retirement beckons. It's time to move on and do something different," Thunder Bay's city clerk says.
Hannam has been in his current job for 15 years. Prior to that he served six years as deputy clerk, after seven years as a provincial government employee.
"It's been terrific," Hannam said about his career.
Among the highlights, the Halifax native cited his efforts to engage more voters in the municipal election process, through measures such as internet-based voting.
He's also pleased to have played a role in improving relations with the city's Indigenous community, including leading the Aboriginal Liaison Strategy for the past 11 years.
"It's been both a personal and professional learning journey for me. I didn't anticipate that. It's not something clerks typically do," Hannam said.
His immediate plans following retirement are "to relax, go to the cottage, spend time with the family, take a bit of a break."
Hannam said he has no intention to take on anything new on a permanent basis but may look for a role as a volunteer.
