Clayton Official to Take Position With City of O'Fallon

A longtime Clayton official will leave in April to take a position in O'Fallon, the announced last week in a news release.

Deputy City Manager Lenore Toser-Aldaz will leave effective April 14 to become O'Fallon's assistant city administrator.

She began working in Clayton in February 2000 as assistant city manager, having previously worked in Johnson County, KS, the release states. She became deputy city manager six years later.

Her roles have included managing the departments of human resources and communications; helping with administration of departments including public safety, parks and planning; and working on budgeting and economic development projects.

“This was not an easy decision as I have enjoyed working for Clayton tremendously,” Toser-Aldaz stated in the release. “Clayton is an exceptional community, and the professionalism and dedication of its elected officials and management team/staff are first-rate. Although I will miss Clayton, I look forward to the opportunity to work for another high-quality community.”

City Manager Craig Owens of Clayton stated that while Toser-Aldaz will be missed, the O'Fallon role will present career opportunities.

“Though this is a huge hole, the systems, processes and quality of the work she leaves behind actually make the transition much less disruptive than it might have been," Owens stated.