Shoreline to conduct search for new Public Works Director

Mark Relph

Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry plans to appoint an external interim director to serve until a permanent director is hired to replace Public Works Director Mark Relph who resigned to take a job in Littleton, Colorado.

The City will conduct a nationwide search for a new public works director.

Relph submitted his resignation to City Manager Debbie Tarry, which she made public on Monday, March 23. His last day with the City of Shoreline will be April 10.

Relph has been the Public Works Director for the City of Shoreline since 2006. He has been an integral part of the City's leadership team and has been involved in most major decisions and projects affecting the City over the past nine years.

Relph and his wife plan to retire in Colorado. Accepting the director's position in Littleton gives them the opportunity to go a few years early and to be closer to family.

"I will be sad to see Mark go," stated Tarry. "He has been an essential member of Shoreline’s leadership and integral in serving the community these past nine years. His professionalism and expertise have been huge assets to the City."

"It was a very difficult decision for me, but I have decided to return to what I call home, Colorado," said Relph. 

"I have really enjoyed serving this organization and community. I am proud of not only the accomplishments of Public Works, but also the relationships I have developed throughout this community.

"Shoreline is a very special place and I am grateful for my opportunity to serve this community. I am also deeply appreciative of the support from Debbie Tarry, the City Council, this community, but most of all the staff of Public Works. Their dedication to customer service is remarkable."