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Longwood city manager announces retirement; last day planned for April 19, 2025
Summary
City Manager Clint Mueller announced his intention to retire and gave the commission written notice that his planned last day will be April 19, 2025. Mueller said he will work with human resources to support recruitment and is willing to remain through a transition.
Longwood City Manager Clint Mueller announced Monday that he plans to retire and submitted written notice to the commission. In his statement to the commission, Mueller said his planned last day will be April 19, 2025, which complies with the contract requirement to provide 60 days’ notice.
Mueller told the commission he is flexible if the city needs him to remain longer to support a transition, and he volunteered to work with Human Resources to coordinate recruitment for his replacement and meet individually with commissioners to gather input on qualifications and selection criteria.
Commissioners responded with praise and asked staff to work with human resources to begin a recruitment and transition plan. One commissioner confirmed the manager’s contractual requirement to give 60 days’ notice; Mueller noted that his submission provides 61 days to avoid technical issues.
Mayor McMillan and other commissioners thanked Mueller for his service, noting his role during recent crises including hurricanes and COVID-19 and praising his management style. Mueller said he is proud of the accomplishments of the last 28 years with the city and expressed willingness to remain available to support the transition.
What happens next: Staff and Human Resources will present a plan for recruitment and succession consistent with the city charter and the manager’s contract; the commission indicated support for working with the manager to ensure an orderly transition.
Record: City Manager Clint Mueller provided written notice of his planned retirement and stated an intended final date of April 19, 2025; he offered to be flexible to assist in transition and to coordinate with Human Resources.
