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Clayton street superintendent highlights safety, legacy during Public Works Week
Summary
AJ Simmons, Clayton's street superintendent, marked National Public Works Week by describing the wide scope of the department's work — from pothole repair to signage — and stressing safety and a desire to leave a legacy for his family.
AJ Simmons, street superintendent for the town of Clayton, marked National Public Works Week by describing the breadth of the department’s work and stressing that safety is its central purpose. "Public works includes everything you use but don't pay attention to," Simmons said, listing potholes, curbs, sidewalks and signage as routine responsibilities.
Simmons told listeners that the department’s everyday tasks are driven by safety: "From traffic safety to just personal safety of people in the areas," he said, framing those concerns as the primary reason for public works activity. He said the work also carries personal meaning: he started in the job because he needed employment and now wants to leave visible improvements his son and grandchildren can see. "I had a son and I wanna make sure he can take his kids and look at something I did," Simmons said.
Simmons also credited his father with helping him learn the trade and underscored the pride that comes with building lasting public improvements. The remarks were presented as part of the town’s recognition of National Public Works Week; Simmons emphasized both the practical tasks of maintenance and the long-term, community-oriented motivation behind the work.
No formal actions or votes were taken during the remarks.
