Tully Clifford, former Public Works Director for the City of Slovang, Cali., began the next stage in his career as Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass last week.
Replacing Gordon Lundy, Clifford brings with him a wealth of experience overseeing construction, tourism and special community events (among numerous other things) for the City of Slovang, where he has been for the past four years.
Clifford said he wanted to come to The Pass because he felt it would be a rewarding challenge for him professionally.
“I think I can make a difference here,” he said. “This is an excellent area. I would like to see it gain more recognition, not only in Alberta, but also beyond that. It’s just a matter of figuring out how to make that happen.”
Prior to his work in Slovang, Clifford worked for four years with the City of Santa Barbara, Cali., several years as an independent consultant, and 12 years with the City of Calgary, where he was born and raised.
Clifford’s parents, siblings and two children also currently live in Calgary, and he said this only added to the appeal to moving back north.
“I will get to see them a lot more,” he said, adding with a laugh, “although they did enjoy the warmth and the beach when they came to visit me.”
His first week with the municipality was in stark contrast, weather wise, to California.