Her 52-year career was a walk in the parks: Canzian retiring as San Mateo’s rec director

San Mateo native Sheila Canzian has worked for her hometown since 1970, a 52-year career at City Hall that has spanned many civic accomplishments while in her longtime role as the city’s parks and recreation director.

Canzian, who has had an influential, award-winning career with the city of San Mateo and is one of the city’s longest-serving employees, is getting ready to retire.