Lanark Highlands, ON – The Township of Lanark Highlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Tara Clayton as the Township's new Public Works Manager. Tara recently joined the municipal team and will lead the Township's public works operations, infrastructure planning, and service delivery.
With more than 28 years of experience in municipal infrastructure and public works, Ms. Clayton brings extensive expertise in roads and transportation, solid waste management, water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, asset management, capital planning, procurement, project delivery and organizational leadership. Her career includes senior leadership roles as Director of Public Works with the Township of North Glengarry and the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, as well as Manager of Public Works with the Town of Orangeville.
Throughout her career, Tara has worked closely with municipal councils, staff, government agencies and community stakeholders to deliver essential infrastructure services and advance long-term municipal priorities. She is known for her collaborative leadership, operational knowledge, and commitment to building effective teams and delivering high-quality public services.
"We are very pleased to welcome Tara to the Lanark Highlands team," said Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, Chief Administrative Officer. "She brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the role, along with an appreciation for the importance of building positive working relationships with staff, Council and the community. Public Works is a significant part of municipal operations, and I am confident Tara will make a valuable contribution to our organization. We are fortunate to have her joining our management team, and I look forward to working with her as we continue to deliver quality services to our residents."
Tara Clayton holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering from McMaster University and a Transportation Engineering Technology Diploma from Mohawk College. She has also completed extensive professional development in leadership, change management, project management and continuous improvement.
The Township looks forward to Tara's contributions as we continue to improve municipal services, responsibly manage our infrastructure and build a sustainable future for the communities we serve.
