Frederick County Names Mike Ruddy Director of Planning and Development
Frederick County Administrator, Brenda Garton, announces that Mike Ruddy has been named as the Director of Planning and Community Development. Mr. Ruddy has served as Deputy Director of Planning and Development since 2004 and prior to that served from 2000-2004 as Director of Planning & Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Purcellville (VA).
Ms. Garton says, “We used a rigorous interview process involving an interview panel that included professional planners from other localities in addition to Frederick County staff and members of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. The panel recommended Mike Ruddy as the best fit in terms of experience and skill set to lead our Planning and Community Development Department. I look forward to working with Mike as we aim to plan responsibly and in conjunction with the vision of the Board of Supervisors for the future land use and transportation needs of Frederick County.”
Mr. Ruddy says he is “very excited to move into this important position and to be a part of the continued growth and progress of Frederick County as we look to the future.” Ruddy holds a B.A. Parks and Recreation Management and a M.A. Geography and Regional Planning. Other positions held by Mr. Ruddy include Zoning Administrator, Planner II and Planner I for Frederick County Department from 1995-2000, Planning Intern - City of Winchester Planning Department, 1995, and Planning Associate/G.I.S. Intern - Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission also in 1995.
Assistant County Administrator Kris Tierney notes “as a previous director of planning, I know Mike will continue to move us forward in planning and development, using his broad experience to tackle issues and plans in a way that will best serve the citizens of Frederick County, now and in the future.”
The planning department currently has 10 staff members and will look to fill Mr. Ruddy’s previous position in the near future. Mr. Ruddy’s salary will be $115,000.00
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