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Council proclaims National Public Works Week and thanks public works staff for storm response
Summary
The council proclaimed National Public Works Week (May 18–24) and councilmembers publicly thanked public works employees for storm and recovery work; director-level remarks noted the size of the division.
The City Council proclaimed May 18–24, 2025, as National Public Works Week and acknowledged the department’s role maintaining infrastructure and public health functions across the city.
Councilmember Mike Harding introduced the proclamation and asked public works staff to stand. A speaker identified as Claude (Public Works leadership) thanked the council and highlighted the theme “People, Purpose, Presence,” noting that many public works roles operate behind the scenes to keep water, sewer, transportation and facilities functioning. Councilmembers thanked public works staff for hurricane and storm response and for daily maintenance; one councilmember noted there are “just under a thousand” public works employees within a larger organization of about 3,500 city employees, underscoring the department’s scale.
Councilmembers encouraged public recognition of public works crews and suggested highlighting infrastructure projects during the upcoming National Infrastructure Week. The proclamation was ceremonial; no policy or budget vote was recorded on the item.
