MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Mayor Matthew Starr stepped out from behind his municipal desk to don Master of Ceremony duties Thursday night while hosting the annual Workforce Development Ceremony and luncheon at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
The event honored and thanked all those who dedicate their time and effort to the City of Mount Vernon through acts of public service.
“Whether you’re in administration or public safety, streets, utilities or parks, planning or engineering, cemetery and public buildings and lands, or the law office and court system—you each play a role in building the future of this community.
“And more importantly, you play a role in sustaining the trust that people of Mount Vernon have placed in us,” Starr said.
To close out the afternoon, Starr saluted individuals who have reached “five-year incremental milestones.”
“So whether you’ve been here 30 years or 3 months, know this: you are valued,” Starr said. “You are part of something meaningful. And what you do every day is building a legacy—not just for this administration, but for generations to come.”
5-year incremental milestones reached
30 years: Jonny May, Public Works
25 years: Robert Morgan, Police Department; Judy Isett, Engineering
20 years: Justin Trowbridge, Police Department; Jeff Blubaugh, Public Utilities; Tom Hinkle, Public Works
15 years: Qade Lewis, Police Department; Coty Shellenbarger, Fire Department; Diane Clippinger, Income Tax; Lisa Shaw, Municipal Court
10 years: Jo Pullins, Public Utilities; John Thatcher, Judge; Brittany Whitney, Law Director; David Priest, Municipal Court; Heather Berg, Income Tax; Jamie Miller, Municipal Court; Nicholas Myrda, Police Department; Cheryl Jarrell, Police Department; Maureen Hall, Safety-Service; Chris Light, Police Department; Brett Latham, Public Utilities; Lisa Mazza, Municipal Court; Brian Ball, Engineer; Kristi Goldner, Public Works; Justin Wilt, Fire Department; Joel Carter, Municipal Court
5 years: William Champlin, Municipal Court; Luke Rager, Fire Department; Thomas Evans, Fire Department; John Carter, Fire Department; Kayla Moxley, Public Utilities; Matthew McDonald, Police Department; Joshua Neely, Police Department; Patience Weiser, Police Department
