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Zillah public works director to leave city at month end

City of Zillah City Council · March 3, 2025
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Summary

Public Works Director John Simmons informed the council March 3 he accepted a position in Grandview and will leave the City of Zillah on March 31, 2025.

Public Works Director John Simmons told the council at the March 3 study session that he has accepted a position in Grandview and his last day with the City of Zillah will be March 31, 2025. He made the announcement as part of the staff reports portion of the meeting.

City Administrator Michael Grayum and other staff did not record a formal plan for an interim director or recruitment timeline during the meeting. The city will need to address succession and continuity of public works operations before Simmons's departure.