Oakville CAO Jane Clohecy to retire December 31, leaving the next Council to decide what comes next
After 20 years with the Town, six as Chief Administrative Officer, Jane Clohecy retires effective December 31, 2026. The Town says the incoming Mayor and Council will determine next steps for the CAO position.
- Who is on the ballot October 26: Oakville 2026 election: mayor, ward councillors and trustees.
The details
What happened
The Town of Oakville announced on October 21 that Chief Administrative Officer Jane Clohecy has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2026. She has served the Town for 20 years, including six as CAO.
The Town says Ms. Clohecy was selected by Town Council as CAO in 2020 and that she guided the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of significant legislative change, as well as financial and growth pressures.
Her career
- December 31, 2026
- 20 (joined in 2006)
- Commissioner of Community Development
- 2020, selected by Town Council
- 45
- Region of Halton, City of Markham, City of Toronto
What happens next
The Town says Ms. Clohecy will remain focused on key priorities for the organization until the end of the year. After that, it says, the incoming Mayor and Council will determine next steps regarding the CAO position and the leadership the organization will need going forward.
Oakville votes for its Mayor and Council on October 26, and the Town has said the new term of Council begins in mid-November. The Town's release does not say whether an interim CAO will be named or when a search might begin; those decisions are left to the new Council.
Done: Retirement announced
October 21, 2026.
Next: New Mayor and Council elected
Election Day is October 26, 2026.
Next: Retirement takes effect
December 31, 2026; the incoming Council decides next steps on the position.