Six months ago, Eric Levison stepped into the role of mentor.
He has been employed by the City of Camas for three decades, and has served as the public works director for the past five years.
Steve Wall, 39, hired as the Camas utility manager in June 2014, was appointed to succeed the retiring Levison, 55, earlier this month.
Knowledge and perspectives passed from Levison to Wall have included a view into the city’s public works history — from the formation of the west side’s light industrial area to the intricacies involved in planning for the development of Grass Valley.
“It’s hard to let go, but it’s important to let go,” Levison said. “The history and context that I am trying to provide with that information gives the basis for why we got here, without trying to influence unduly where they are going.”