City of Burlington Selects Blake Hurley as New Executive Director of Legal Services & Corporate Counsel
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — June 21, 2023 — The City of Burlington is pleased to announce Blake Hurley as the new Executive Director of Legal Services & Corporate Counsel.
"Blake Hurley excelled during all phases of the competition, and I am very pleased to see that he was selected for this position. His ability to manage complex projects and provide nuanced legal advice that aligns with the City's objectives make him an essential member of the City’s executive leadership team. On behalf of all City staff, I extend my congratulations to Blake as the successful candidate." -- City Manager Tim Commisso, City of Burlington
Hurley joined the City of Burlington in 2008 as an Assistant City Solicitor, where he worked closely with members of the City’s leadership team, Council and various City Committees to assist in advancing the City’s goals and strategic plans relating to growth and development. He has been the acting Executive Director of Legal Service and Corporate Counsel since the retirement of Nancy Shea Nicol in April 2023.Following his call to the Bar of Ontario in 2004, Hurley began his legal career in private practice at WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto, where he supported the firm in the area of Municipal and Planning Law. While there, he also completed a secondment at the Town of Oakville as an Assistant Town Solicitor. Before beginning his legal career, Hurley supported the City of Kitchener as a municipal land use planner.Hurley has extensive experience and knowledge of land use planning and municipal legislation, regulations and policy. This will allow him to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal requirements, and ultimately protect and assist in the guidance of the strategic long-term growth and sustainability of the broader Burlington community. As Executive Director of Legal Services & Corporate Counsel, Hurley will provide strategic advice and guidance to the City, ensuring that it meets its legal obligations and the changing needs of Burlington with integrity and efficiency. Within this portfolio, Hurley will support Legal Services, Realty Services as well as Halton Court Services.Hurley has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo where he specialized in Urban and Regional Planning, as well as a Bachelor of Laws from Queens University.Hurley began in his new role on June 19, 2023.Burlington is a city where people, nature and businesses thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/subscribe and follow @CityBurlington on social media.