The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce Susan Hirota as its new Director of Legal and Clerk Services/ Town Solicitor. Susan is an accomplished lawyer with significant municipal experience, having spent most of her working career as in-house legal counsel to municipalities.
Susan comes to Kingsville from the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg, where she worked as Town Solicitor. Susan spent 15 years as Senior Legal Counsel for the City of Windsor. During that time, she worked on a variety of files and issues including an Ontario Technical Working Group on Cannabis Business Opportunities.
“Susan has an excellent and established reputation in various aspects of municipal law,” said Kingsville’s Chief Administrative Officer, John Norton. “We’re looking forward to having Susan bring her expertise to this highly pivotal position within our Senior Management Team.”
As Director of Legal and Clerk Services, Susan will take responsibility for the provision of legal services and advice to Council and staff. She will also oversee the Clerk’s office and ensure that all duties assigned to the Clerk are completed and managed appropriately and professionally. The coming local municipal election in 2022 will fall under her area of responsibility.
“I’m very excited to begin working closely with Kingsville Council and Administration to further the Town’s objectives and Council’s priorities,” said Susan. “Kingsville is a beautiful Town with a strong community spirit, and I’m thrilled to be part of this team.”
Susan’s first day with the Town will be Monday, August 30, 2021.