Hood River City Manager Steve Wheeler has announced his plans to retire this summer. Wheeler told the City Council that in all likelihood his retirement will be effective July 1, which is the beginning of the 2018-19 fiscal year, but he is willing to stay on past that date to help with a smooth transition. Wheeler will be winding down a 40-plus-year career in government. He emphasized he has enjoyed his four years as Hood River’s City Manager. The City Council will begin the process of searching for Wheeler’s successor.