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Farmington Hills to mark retirement of Jim Cabrera after nearly 48 years of service
Summary
Public services director Jacob Rushlow and city leaders honored Jim Cabrera as he prepares to retire after starting with Farmington Hills in May 1977; the city will hold a larger retirement party and cited Cabrera's institutional knowledge and role on engineering and infrastructure projects.
Jacob Rushlow, director of public services, told attendees that longtime engineer Jim Cabrera will retire later this month after nearly 48 years with the city. Rushlow described Cabrera as "literally a living legend" who began work in May 1977 and helped develop the city's road network, utilities and numerous infrastructure projects.
"He's been here north of 48 years of service to the city of Farmington Hills," Rushlow said, and the city announced Cabrera's last day as the 29th of August, with a larger retirement party planned the day before. Rushlow said Cabrera's institutional knowledge dated to the city's early development, referencing Orchard Lake Road's history and other legacy projects.
Cabrera himself told the audience he has "really enjoyed it here" and that being part of the city's transition from rural character to an urban center had been "a great thing to be part of." He thanked colleagues and said he would miss the work and the people.
City leaders used the awards event to highlight long-serving employees and to call attention to institutional continuity as some staff prepare to retire. No administrative actions or replacements were announced at the ceremony.
