City Manager Tim Bolduc announced his resignation Tuesday after six years of service to the City of Crestview, setting his departure date for April 30, 2025. Bolduc is also the city’s first ever City Manager.
- In his resignation letter to the mayor and city council, Bolduc wrote that the role of city manager “should not be permanent but should instead be one of stewardship to improve the community and to establish a firm foundation for the next leader.”
Bolduc outlined a transition plan centered on three key long-term strategies: a roadmap for sustainable growth, a comprehensive facility renewal and replacement strategy, and a vision for expanded recreational amenities through a new sports complex strategy.
- “Coming to Crestview has been the greatest honor of my professional career,” Bolduc wrote, highlighting achievements in employee culture, financial stability, and improved community perception during his tenure.
The outgoing city manager will work with the Deputy City Manager and city staff to ensure continuity of ongoing projects and establish initial budget strategies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. His plan includes maintaining relationships with external agencies and stakeholders to preserve the city’s momentum.
In his letter, Bolduc praised the mayor as “one of the most remarkable men I have had the pleasure of getting to know” and commended the city council members as “the most honorable, caring and committed” he had worked with over his six years.
Under Bolduc’s leadership, the city implemented the motto “One City, One Mission” and transitioned to a manager form of government. His administration focused on “Improving the Quality of Life by Providing Exceptional Municipal Services,” according to the letter.
“Choosing The View was one of the best decisions of my life,” Bolduc said, referring to his time in Crestview.
The city has not yet announced plans for selecting Bolduc’s successor.
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Great loss for Crestview. I am embarrassed in all the negativity toward Mr Bolduc and improvements he has brought to Crestview. He has been nothing but great with improvements for our city.
I’ve written nothing about Mr. Bolduc positively or negatively. But I will respond to your comment. The performance of a person in this position is ultimately judged by how satisfied the residents of the city are with the management of the city. I think it’s clear that a great deal of the criticism Mr. Bolduc has received is based on dissatisfaction with the changes, or lack thereof, which have been made during his leadership. The renovation of downtown has not been well received, in spite of the huge cost. Traffic in Crestview remains horrendous. I do think that there has been some improvement on Hwy 90 west, but I’m not clear on who is responsible for the various refurbishments at several commercial lots. In any case, I wish Mr. Bolduc well in his future endeavors. In the meantime, we’ll be here, mired in traffic with reduced parking in our downtown area and fewer businesses occupying the space there.
Wonderful news!