By Gazette Staff
July 15th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Curt Benson has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Burlington effective Aug. 2, 2025
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Burlington City Council are pleased to announce Curt Benson’s appointment as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, effective Aug. 2, 2025, through the current term of Council.
Curt Benson appointed City’s Chief Administrative Officer, effective Aug. 2, 2025,
Two interesting points: At the City Council meeting earlier today there was no mention of the Benson appointment. And we note that the appointment expires the day the current Council ends its term of office.
The Mayor chose not to appoint Benson as an Interim. Something to think about.
During the Council meeting today the Mayor was effusive in saying goodbye to Hassaan Basit who was equally as effusive in referring to the staff, many of whom he hired.
Curt Benson brings over two decades of public sector experience and a career grounded in strategic planning, intergovernmental relations, and results-driven leadership. Since joining the City of Burlington in August 2024 as Commissioner of Development and Growth Management, he has demonstrated a deep understanding of the City’s priorities, opportunities, and challenges, and has quickly built trust across Council, staff, and the community.
Curt’s career has been shaped by leadership roles that required balancing rapid population growth with environmental stewardship, infrastructure planning with fiscal responsibility, and economic development with community well-being. His ability to lead through complexity, bring people together, and deliver meaningful outcomes makes him well-positioned to guide Burlington into its next phase of growth and innovation. He is widely respected for his steady approach, collaborative leadership style, and strong commitment to public service.
Curt is a Registered Professional Planner and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo. Prior to joining the City of Burlington, he held senior leadership roles at Halton Region and Niagara Region, leading high-impact initiatives related to servicing allocation, climate change response, and planning reform.
The City extends its sincere thanks to Hassaan Basit for his leadership and contributions. During his time as Burlington’s Chief Administrative Officer, Hassaan helped shape a culture of performance, innovation, and public trust, and leaves a strong foundation for the future.
