A senior City of Richmond manager has been tasked to handle a number of projects in Steveston as part of a “special assignment,” according to city spokesperson Ted Townsend.
Dave Semple, now the former co-manager of community services, which is one of the city’s top management positions, will be working with the federal and provincial governments on issues pertaining to Steveston’s waterfront.
Semple, who is the chair of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, will also act as a liaison for the city to the Steveston Harbour Authority and the Britannia Shipyard Society.
Semple will also work on planning Richmond’s Canada 150 celebrations for 2017, said Townsend.
To recognize his new roles, Semple’s been given the title of General Manager, Interagency Programs and Steveston Waterfront Major Initiatives.
Cathy Volkering-Carlile is now the sole manager of community services.
In 2014, Semple took a leave from his city duties to run for Richmond city council.
