Green has served as Public Works director since January 2023 after several months on contract as interim city engineer and commercial projects review manager
RIDGEFIELD – Ridgefield Public Works Director Chuck Green has announced that he will be retiring from the city of Ridgefield effective June 30, 2025. He is looking forward to traveling with his wife and continuing to be involved in the local community.
Green has served as Public Works director since January 2023 after several months on contract as interim city engineer and commercial projects review manager. Before joining the City, he contributed to Ridgefield projects as a consultant, including being Construction Manager for the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex and various transportation plans throughout the 2000s. His extensive public project work history includes the Hood River Bridge Replacement, Clark County Public Works Transportation Group, C-TRAN Vine Bus Rapid Transit, and public service on the Clark County Charter Review Commission and Commission on Aging. All told, Chuck has worked for 43 years in public service over his career.
As Public Works director, Green led major infrastructure projects, including the Pioneer Street Widening and Discovery Drive Roundabout — the city’s largest-ever project — expected to be completed in fall 2025. Other achievements include the Royle Road/Wells Drive Roundabout, Royle Road 3rd Way to 15th Street improvements, a new drinking water well in South Ridgefield, and preparations for the Eastside elevated water reservoir. He also established Ridgefield’s first Roundabout Committee advisory group to enhance roundabout center island design with consideration for native plants and local character.
“Serving the Ridgefield community as Ridgefield’s Public Works director has been incredibly fulfilling,” said Green. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and confident in the city’s future. While I look forward to retirement, Ridgefield will always hold a special place in my heart, and I plan to stay involved in the community.”
An active community member, Green has regularly attended city events and volunteered locally. In retirement, he will serve as president of the Rotary Club of Three Creeks, volunteer at Ridgefield United Methodist Church, and continue community service projects. When he is not traveling or volunteering, he hopes to find time to rebuild his N Gauge model train set.
“Chuck’s leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on Ridgefield’s infrastructure and community,” said City Manager Steve Stuart. “His expertise and passion for public service have been invaluable during a period of tremendous growth and large projects. We wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”
Green’s extended notice prior to his retirement gives the city time to organize and implement a transition plan which will begin with a job announcement and recruitment over the next two weeks.
Information provided by the city of Ridgefield.
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