Article contentSchell thanked her colleagues, city staff and council for their professionalism over the years. She noted that the city will continue to have financial affordability issues in the years to come and that will continue to be a focus. Facey has more than 15 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including 11 years in the municipal sector. He’s served as the city’s manager of finance for the past four years, a report to council states. Facey “is a valuable member of the city team and has worked collaboratively with departments across the corporation throughout his time with the city.