Holly Keyser, controller for the city of Sturgis, attended her final commission meeting Oct. 22, and will retire Oct. 31.
Keyser has worked for the city for the past 17 years.
“I am happy to be part of the community, and looking forward to the next phase, spending more time with family … I”m really proud of the work we have done and what the commission has done,” she said at the meeting.
Sadie Griffin has been in training to succeed Keyser in the role.
At the meeting, commissioners and staff members complimented her work ethic and wished her well in retirement.
City manager Andrew Kuk joined the staff around the same time as Keyser.
“It’s going to be weird not having you here in the building,” Kuk said.
The controller oversees the finance area within the city’s administrative services. Focus of the finance department includes oversight of city finances, revenue forecasting, budget management, accounts payable and routine accounting functions.
An open house is planned for Keyser’s formal send-off.
