Surrey City Manager Vincent Lalonde retires

Surrey City Manager Vincent Lalonde has decided to retire after nine years in the role.

Leaving the position caps off his 26 years working for the city in numerous positions, including general manager of the engineering department.

“This decision has not been an easy one, but after 26 years of an incredible run at the City of Surrey, I am announcing that I am hanging up my skates as City Manager,” said Lalonde.

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Mayor Brenda Locke commended Lalonde’s leadership in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic and thanked him for the senior management team he put into place.

“On behalf of Surrey City Council, I want to thank Vince for his remarkable dedication to the City of Surrey,” said Locke.

Beyond his work for the City of Surrey, Lalonde also served as the chair of Metro Vancouver Regional Administrators Advisory Committee and as the BC Board Representative of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators.

Rob Costanzo, general manager of corporate services, will step in to replace Lalonde as acting city manager.