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South Lebanon proclaims 'Jerry Haddix Day' as city administrator retires; replacement search underway
Summary
Mayor Burke and council presented a proclamation honoring City Administrator Jerry Haddix on Nov. 20, 2025, and speakers thanked him for projects completed since 2015; council says interviews are underway to hire a successor.
Mayor Burke and the South Lebanon City Council formally honored City Administrator Jerry Haddix at the council's Nov. 20, 2025, meeting, presenting a proclamation recognizing his service since April 2015 and declaring Nov. 20, 2025, "Jerry Haddix Day." The proclamation cites Haddix's leadership on projects including renovation of the former South Lebanon Elementary School, construction of a new municipal building, and improvements to the State Route 48 corridor.
"We do hereby express our deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation to mister Haddix for his many years of dedication," Mayor Burke read as the council offered applause and a surprise retirement celebration. City Administrator Jerry Haddix, who said he is wrapping up projects and preparing to retire Nov. 30, thanked staff and council: "We've kinda wrapping up kind of closing out some of the projects that, we can get off the books hopefully this year ... that's the reason for that add on for the change order." (Jerry Haddix)
Finance Director Tina Williams and members of the council praised Haddix's grant work and guidance. Williams credited the administration's team for improved tax collections and thanked Haddix for his role in the fiscal work that led to a stronger tax report. Council members and staff described ongoing interviews to fill the administrator role and encouraged patience during the hiring process.
The mayor noted additional recognitions from state legislators and the Warren County commissioners were provided; Representative Adam Matthews (House District 56) and other lawmakers submitted formal language honoring Haddix's public service. The council hosted a retirement gathering earlier the day and acknowledged staff who organized the event.
Next steps: council members said interviews for a replacement are underway and that the new hire will take on many of the administrator's responsibilities; no formal appointment was made at the meeting.
