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Oakwood honors retiring city manager Norbert Klaus and names Katie Smitty as city manager
Summary
The mayor recognized the retirement of Norbert Klaus after a 32‑year Oakwood career and announced Katie Smitty began duties as city manager on Nov. 1, 2024, following an interim period in October.
Oakwood’s mayor recognized the retirement of longtime city manager Norbert Klaus and introduced Katie Smitty as the city’s new manager.
The mayor said Norbert Klaus retired on Nov. 1, 2024, after a 32‑year career with the city, serving as city engineer, director of public works and city manager for 22 years. “He is and was acknowledged by his peers as an outstanding city manager,” the mayor said.
The mayor introduced Katie Smitty, who he said joined the city in October as interim city manager and began duties as city manager on Nov. 1, 2024. The mayor said Smitty previously served as finance director for the City of Springdale and held finance roles in Montgomery and Butler counties. He described Smitty’s education as a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Xavier University, a master of public administration from Wright State University and an associate degree in water and wastewater technology from Cincinnati State, and noted she is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s leadership program mentioned in the address.
The mayor framed the management transition as part of the city’s continuity of governance and praised the department directors who work with the city manager. These remarks were a ceremonial recognition and informational report to residents; no personnel motions or council votes were stated within the address.
