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Mount Vernon council expresses condolences after on‑the‑job death of DPW worker Juan Peralta Sr.; moment of silence planned
Summary
Council members reported the on-the-job death of Department of Public Works tree-crew worker Juan Peralta Sr., described the incident as traumatic for coworkers, and said a moment of silence would be held at the next regular meeting.
Council members informed the work session about a workplace fatality involving a Department of Public Works tree-crew employee, identified in the transcript as Juan Peralta Sr.
Councilwoman Gleason described the incident as a "devastating loss" and said the death was traumatic for DPW workers on the scene. She noted the family’s longstanding service to the city and said the deceased's son, identified in the transcript as Juan Peralta Jr., had recently been promoted to chief of the fire department. Gleason asked residents and colleagues to reach out to the family and to support DPW workers affected by the incident.
Gleason said she did not think the work session was the appropriate time for a moment of silence and proposed holding that observance at the regular council meeting on Wednesday. Council leadership agreed to observe the moment of silence at the public meeting and asked residents to keep the family and colleagues in their thoughts.
No additional details about the circumstances of the accident or pending investigations were provided in the transcript.
Why it matters: The death of a city worker raises workplace-safety and personnel-support issues for the city and affects colleagues and family members in the community.
What’s next: A moment of silence was proposed for the next regular council meeting; council members urged support for affected colleagues and family members.
