Cambridge City Clerk becomes AMCTO President

The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce that Danielle Manton, City Clerk, was sworn in this month as the new President of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) during a ceremony held in Windsor during the ‘Building Bridges, Sparking Change’ annual conference.

Danielle joined the City of Cambridge in 2019 to oversee The Office of the City Clerk, Council and Committee Services, Privacy and Access, Records and Archives, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility as well as Municipal By-law Compliance and Corporate Security. With more than 20 years of experience in municipal service, Danielle has also served as Vice President of AMCTO, is an accredited Ontario Municipal Clerk, and earned an AMCTO Executive Diploma in Municipal Management.

“It is an honour to serve as AMCTO President and represent my municipal peers, professional colleagues, and the City of Cambridge,” said Manton.  “This role will allow me to create awareness, advocacy and leadership in priority areas across municipal government on behalf of the membership and I’m looking forward to the year ahead.”

Prior to joining the City of Cambridge, Manton served the City of Burlington as Deputy City Clerk, Manager of Election and Committee Services, and Committee Clerk. Career highlights in Cambridge include being awarded the EA Danby Award from AMCTO after delivering a By Election amidst the pandemic in 2020, a commitment to enhanced citizen engagement and her volunteer work with AMCTO. During her acceptance speech she noted that she will lead with heart and represent the priorities of the Association but also the needs and challenges of the membership.

“Danielle’s appointment as AMCTO President is not just a professional milestone, it reflects her unwavering commitment to public service and her deep understanding of what strong, inclusive municipal leadership looks like. Danielle has been a pillar of leadership in our city since the day she arrived. Whether it was guiding us through a by-election during the pandemic, advancing equity and accessibility in our services, from modernizing city services to championing inclusive governance, she will always put people first,” said Mayor Jan Liggett. “Danielle has led with integrity, compassion, and vision here in Cambridge, and I have seen firsthand how she empowers others, builds trust, and drives meaningful change. Her appointment as AMCTO President is a proud moment for our city.”

Founded in 1938, AMCTO is Ontario's largest municipal professional association, and the leading professional development organization for administrative and management staff in municipal government.

To learn more, visit the AMCTO website at www.amcto.com.