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City honors Griffin Lasseter on retirement after 25 years in economic development
Summary
Mayor Randall Woodfin and council recognized Griffin Lasseter, senior project manager in economic development, for 25 years of service and presented a city proclamation at the Sept. 2 council meeting.
The City of Birmingham on Sept. 2 recognized Griffin Lasseter on his retirement after 25 years of service in economic development and related city roles.
Mayor Randall Woodfin read a proclamation honoring Lasseter’s years of service and contributions to economic-development deals and incentive packages. Lasseter, identified in the meeting as senior project manager, thanked colleagues and described the work as a team effort across administrations and departments.
Several council members, including Councilor Williams, Councilor Clark and others, offered personal remarks praising Lasseter’s mentoring, institutional knowledge and role in projects such as Barber Motorsports and other economic-development efforts downtown. Interim director Corey Houser and other staff also praised Lasseter’s expertise and daily contributions.
Why it matters: Proclamations recognize long service and provide a public record of institutional continuity; council members framed Lasseter’s work as influential in recruiting and retaining private investment and supporting city projects.
What’s next: The city will mark his service with the proclamation and colleagues invited public recognition. Lasseter confirmed his retirement and expressed gratitude.
