City of Brantford announced the hiring of Michael Bradley as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Bradley brings over two decades of experience in municipal administration to the role, and a personal connection to the Brantford community. Bradley will succeed CAO Brian Hutchings, who recently announced his retirement, effective January 3, 2025.
“I’m very happy to be coming back to Brantford,” said Bradley. “Having grown up here, this community is close to my heart, and I am eager to work alongside Brantford’s dedicated staff and Council to make a positive difference in the lives of Brantford residents.”
After previously serving as Commissioner of Community Development in Brantford, Bradley went on to hold the role of City Manager for the City of St. Thomas.
Prior to his role as Commissioner of Community Development in Brantford, Bradley held the position of CAO for the County of Brant. During his tenure, Bradley successfully led his team through incredible growth and transition, and was integral to several of the County of Brant’s accomplishments, including the Green Energy Accord with Six Nations of the Grand River, and the development of Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc.
Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of Brantford expressed his enthusiasm for Bradley’s return.
“We are excited to welcome Michael Bradley back to Brantford as CAO. His proven leadership skills, combined with his local roots and understanding of our community, will be tremendous assets in this position. I especially look forward to working with Michael again on development of the boundary lands, given his deep knowledge and past experience on this project,” said Davis.
