Watertown city clerk Ann Saunders to retire after 15 years
Watertown City Clerk Ann Saunders is retiring in December after 15 years in the position, with her last day set for Dec. 4.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
Watertown City Clerk Ann Saunders is retiring after 15 years in the position. Her final day is scheduled for Dec. 4.
Saunders was appointed city clerk in 2011, succeeding Donna Dutton. Before joining city government, she spent 17 years as office manager for Cardiology Associates of Northern New York.
The Clerk’s Office handles city records and vital statistics, including birth, death and marriage certificates. It also issues marriage licenses, dog licenses, handicap parking permits, and business and event permits, and serves as clerk to the City Council.
Residents with questions during the transition can contact the office at cityclerk@watertown-ny.gov or 315-785-7780. The city’s City Clerk department page provides additional information.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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