Burgess takes Winkler city manager’s job
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This article was published 23/12/2010 (5597 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Dave Burgess has switched his political hat for an administrative one in Manitoba municipal politics.
The 51-year-old former Brandon mayor has been hired as Winkler’s new city manager and takes over the position as of Jan. 4.
"Two days after the election, I was putting out resumes and certainly got moving," Burgess said. "I had always been interested in city management and as soon as we found Winkler, a week after we started putting out applications, that was the one I was most excited about."
The Winkler job was not the only one Burgess was being considered for. He said he had also applied for a few chief executive positions in Prairie provinces and Ontario, and those applications were being considered. However, the vetting process for the job at Winkler City Hall proceeded more quickly and Burgess accepted their offer on Tuesday.
"I’ve always been fond of Winkler," Burgess said. "It’s such a progressive community and is very forward moving with very friendly people. The other aspect is we have a lot of friends and family in Brandon and it will be nice to only be two hours away."
While Burgess has eight years of experience being mayor of Manitoba’s second-largest city, he will be taking classes in municipal administration in Winnipeg.
"I was in commerce before I went into business for 23 years and the eight years as mayor gave me a lot of background knowledge," Burgess said. "I was heavily involved working with administration, and I think there’s a lot of learning ground there and a lot of contacts and knowledge."
Burgess said there were similarities between Brandon and Winkler, as a new company was moving to the Pembina Valley community, bringing 200 jobs to the city.
"I will want to try to help that process continue, but I will also keep a strong fiscal control over the taxes and the budget," he said. "This could fulfil us right to retirement."
While he leaves for an opportunity, Burgess has regrets about leaving the Wheat City.
"This is a nice step for us and a good career move and my wife Susan has been very supportive of whatever community we move to, but it’s nice that it’s still in Manitoba."