On May 10, Kevin Donnelly will be sworn in as the City of Redmond’s new fire chief.

The ceremony will be performed at before the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the council chambers in City  Hall, 15670 N.E. 85th St., by East Division – Redmond Court District Court Judge Michael Finkle. The Redmond Firefighters’ Union will host a reception immediately following the ceremony.

Donnelly’s career began in 1986 as a fire engineer for Felton Fire Protection District in Felton, Calif. In 1991, he transferred to the City of Lodi as a firefighter and engineer and was promoted through the ranks to captain, battalion chief, division chief of operations and finally to fire chief in 2009. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in public safety management from California State University.

“Kevin displays the characteristics and traits required of a director on my management team,” said Mayor John Marchione. “His leadership and management skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills, will make him a valuable addition to the city’s fire department and the community.”

Donnelly and his family are in the process of relocating to Redmond from Lodi.