Town announces new commissioner of Community Development

Effective January 20, 2025, Michael Mizzi will join the Executive Leadership Team as the new commissioner of Community Development with the Town of Oakville. Mr. Mizzi brings more than 30 years of municipal leadership experience to the town. Most recently, he served as director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District Development Review Division with the City of Toronto. He was selected following a comprehensive search.

Mr. Mizzi will lead the commission in defining and protecting the town’s vision of being a vibrant and livable community for all in the areas of planning, building, economic development, and municipal enforcement. In addition to his extensive municipal experience, Mr. Mizzi holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts, Urban and Regional Planning, a Bachelor of Arts, Urban and Economic Geography and is a graduate of the City of Toronto Executive Development Program.   

Mr. Mizzi takes over the commissioner role from Neil Garbe who retired from the Town of Oakville in May.

For more information on the Town of Oakville, visit the CAO and Administration page. A high-resolution photo of Michael Mizzi is available upon request. 

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“I am pleased to welcome Michael to the Town of Oakville and the Executive Leadership Team. Michael’s extensive experience in planning and growth management in geographic areas similar to Oakville make him the ideal leader of this commission. I look forward to having Michael join us as we build our future together.”
- Jane Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer

“On behalf of Town Council, I am happy to welcome Michael to the Town of Oakville. We look forward to working with him as we all strive towards our vision of being a vibrant and livable community for all.”
- Mayor Rob Burton