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Leesburg honors long service, pins incoming fire chief and announces deputy promotion
Summary
The commission recognized Joseph J. Merritt for 24 years of service, pinned incoming Chief Henry and announced Nate Barlow’s promotion to deputy chief; commissioners praised the department’s internal promotion pipeline.
The Leesburg City Commission opened its Feb. 9 meeting by recognizing long service in the fire department and formally introducing incoming leadership.
Mayor and commissioners presented an award to Joseph J. Merritt in recognition of 24 years of dedicated service to the city (02/04/2002–02/06/2026). The mayor then invited Chief Henry forward for a pinning. City officials praised Chief Henry and thanked the departing chief (referred to in remarks as Chief Mira/Mara) for their service. The city manager noted the department’s practice of promoting from within and said that recent promotions reflect organizational redundancy and strength.
The city manager also announced Nate Barlow’s promotion to deputy chief, saying the department is in good hands and that upcoming vacancies resulting from upward mobility will be filled. Commissioners and staff expressed appreciation for the outgoing chief’s service and congratulated the promoted officials.
Remarks were ceremonial and no personnel action requiring a vote occurred on Feb. 9.
