The Wellington City Council met on Tuesday to implement the new RHID program and approve board and commission appointments. But the meeting’s biggest development was an important announcement from a longtime civil servant. Wellington City Manager Shane Shields announced his retirement after 42 years of civil service, 20 of which with Wellington. Shields has been the city manager since 2016. Shields started with the police department for eight years before moving on to City administration as a City Clerk and Finance Director in 2010. He ascended to his current position in 2016, where he’s effectively served the community since. Previously, he was the Sumner County Clerk. His retirement will go into effect on August 1, after which he plans to spend some time with his family.
Source: Sumner NewsCow
