Council appoints Daniel Ritter as Cresthill community and economic development director

The Cresthill City Council voted July 21 to approve a resolution appointing Daniel Ritter to the position of community and economic development director, effective July 28, 2025, and to set his initial salary. The appointment passed by roll call and was recorded as Resolution 1320.

Mayor (name not specified in the meeting record) introduced Ritter and said he had reviewed his resume. “I told him that he has some high expectations from myself coming into this city,” the mayor said during the meeting. Ritter addressed the council and audience: “I just wanna say thank you to the mayor and the rest of the council. So I'm very excited to be here,” he said, and added he will begin work on Monday.

The council’s motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the roll call showed unanimous support among members present and the mayor declared the motion carries and read the resolution number. The city welcomed Ritter and multiple council members offered brief congratulations.

Because the resolution sets the appointment and initial salary, staff follow-up will include completing onboarding paperwork and informing departments of the leadership change ahead of Ritter’s start date.