West University’s longtime Parks and Recreation Director Tim O’Connor announced Wednesday, “with bittersweet emotion,” that he will retire at the end of February 2017.
He said he worked out the six-month notice with City Manager Chris Peifer “in the best interest of operations and all concerned.”
“Please know that I am totally committed to working with the city manager and current City Council in regard to facilitating their direction for the transition of the leadership of the Parks and Recreation Department,” he said in his resignation message.

Joan Johnson says
I take this opportunity wish Tim and his wife the very best on their future endeavors. He will definitely be missed when the time comes. His performance and input has definitely been an asset to the City of WUP. Tim has a straight forward style of management that works well and I have always found him to be a person of the highest integrity. Tim, thank you for your outstanding service to WUP. Joan Johnson
Annymous you are so transparent! Best of luck Tim and thank you.
David Dutch