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Berkeley County facilities director Jack Lang to retire; department reports snow response and maintenance work
Summary
Facilities director Jack Lang presented a public‑works update that included 1,560 work orders and praised staff snow response; he read a retirement letter stating his last day will be June 1, 2026. Commissioners thanked him but did not take personnel action at the meeting.
Jack Lang, the facility director for the Berkeley County Commission, presented the facilities budget and operations report and announced his intent to retire.
Lang outlined department activity including 1,560 work orders year‑to‑year, routine maintenance tasks, debris and impound cleanup, plumbing and HVAC work for county facilities, and coordinated snow and ice response. Commissioners praised the department’s snow removal efforts and the staff’s responsiveness during recent storms.
Lang said he made a small internal budget reallocation (moving $5,000 from capital outlay to supplies) and described staffing levels (seven core staff) and an included open position. He noted reliance on community service crews for temporary help.
In remarks read to the board, Lang announced his retirement as facility director, with a stated last day of June 1, 2026, and offered to assist with transition and training of his replacement. Commissioners thanked Lang and made light‑hearted remarks; no formal personnel action was recorded during the meeting.
