Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm
Reporter – News Analyst
November 6, 2020
The City of Fernandina Beach expressed its gratitude to John Mandrick for over 17 years of service with a Proclamation at their November 4, 2020 Regular Meeting. Mandrick, who retired at the end of October, began work with the City as Utilities Department Director in March 2003, During his tenure City utilities have been well-maintained, improved, and expanded. His efforts to save money for the City and its residents included introducing solar energy systems to power much of his department’s infrastructure.
Mandrick, who attended the meeting with his wife and some of his grandchildren, expressed his gratitude to the City and recapped some history. He closed by saying that he was leaving the City’s utilities in better shape than they were when he arrived.
Commissioners each shared reflections on their dealings with Mandrick over the years. Mayor John Miller presented John Mandrick with a copy of the Proclemation and a plaque honoring his retirement from the City.
Congratulations John on your retirement and thank you for your longtime service to the City. You indeed have left the City’s utilities in great shape and I am sure your team will carry on that level of performance. Best wishes on the future chapters of your life.
Thanks, happy to be of service to the community.