The City of Ann Arbor has selected Monica Boote as its new human resources and labor relations director. Boote will be responsible for organizational development, benefits, compensation, recruitment, employee development, employee health and wellness initiatives, as well as leading city labor negotiations. Her anticipated start date is June 25.
Boote most recently served as human resources manager for Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, since 2022. Prior, she was the human resources executive director at Washtenaw County, since 2015, supporting the board of commissioners, county administration, 24 departments, 16 labor units and over 3,000 employees/retirees. Boote began her HR career with the county in 1998.
“We’re delighted to welcome Monica to the City of Ann Arbor in this vital leadership role,” said Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. “Her familiarity with our community complements the broad knowledge and experience in all aspects of HR management she has acquired throughout her career.”
Boote earned a bachelor of arts degree, with a focus in business, psychology and sociology, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and has been a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources with the Society for Human Resources Management.
