Columbia deputy city manager to retire April 12 after 37 years working for city

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Mike Griggs, deputy city manager and former Parks and Recreation director of the City of Columbia will retire from the City April 12, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. 

According to the release, Griggs worked in the Parks and Recreation department for 35 years, including 10 years as the parks director. He was sworn in as deputy city manager two years ago.

"I’ve had a tremendous and enjoyable experience serving the citizens of Columbia these past 37 years. Any success I have achieved in my numerous City roles is directly attributed to my life-long association with the many outstanding public servants and partners that make up the City of Columbia," Griggs said in the release. "Columbia is a phenomenal community and I have been blessed to have been able to raise my family here. I’m extremely optimistic about its future under City Manager De’Carlon Seewood and am looking forward to watching the continued success and growth of the City."

Seewood thanked Griggs for his 37 years of service in the release. 

"Mike Griggs has had a successful career throughout his tenure with the City," Seewood said. "I appreciate his commitment and dedication he has modeled throughout his career. Mike is well-known throughout the community and among City employees for his hard work and dedication. He has shown that he is passionate about making our community a better place."

City spokesperson Sydney Olsen told ABC 17 News in an email that Seewood will appoint an interim deputy city manager until the position is filled.