Springfield's chief finance officer leaves city hall for the private sector

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Paul Tuthill

Published September 28, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT

Now a private citizen, T.J. Plante was back in the Springfield City Council Chambers on Sept. 26, 2023 to be saluted with a proclamation honoring his 16 years of service to the city.

T.J. Plante oversaw municipal finances in Springfield for 16 years

The city of Springfield, Massachusetts is looking for a new top municipal finance official.

After more than a decade as the city’s Chief Administrative and Finance Officer, T.J. Plante resigned to take a job in the private sector.

Plante joined the City Hall finance team 16 years ago when Springfield was being managed by a state-appointed control board. The board was created after a state bailout kept the city from bankruptcy.

Now, the city’s coffers are flush and its bond-rating is the highest in its history.

WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Plante.

Mayor Domenic Sarno has appointed City Comptroller Patrick Burns as acting-Chief Administrative and Finance Officer. A search committee has been created to vet candidates for the position.