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Laurel honors Town Manager Jamie Smith for 30 years of service
Summary
At its June 15 meeting, the Laurel Town Council held a tribute for Town Manager Jamie Smith marking 30 years with the town, citing downtown redevelopment, infrastructure upgrades and housing partnerships; Smith offered brief remarks thanking staff and family.
Council members and community leaders gathered at the June 15 Laurel Town Council meeting to honor Town Manager Jamie Smith for 30 years of municipal service.
Speakers detailed Smith’s role in residential and downtown projects, including the downtown development district designation in 2016, the Route 13 corridor improvements that extended water and sewer to the highway, multiple water‑main replacement phases, sewer lining and shoreline stabilization projects, and the relocation and refurbishment of the Laurel Police Department into the former Dunbar Elementary School. A county representative and others cited partnerships with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and local redevelopment efforts as part of Smith’s portfolio of projects.
Jamie Smith, who was introduced by council as the town manager and later addressed the room, said she was “shocked” by the tribute and emphasized teamwork: “Any all my accomplishments, they’re not mine. They’re the employees, they’re the civic organizations, the residents that have helped me and worked with me over the years.” She also singled out staff members by name and thanked family in attendance.
The ceremony included short remarks from state and county representatives and longtime colleagues who recalled development projects and community events Smith supported over three decades. The council presented a written tribute summarizing Smith’s career timeline and accomplishments, and family and staff joined onstage for photographs.
No formal council action was required for the tribute; it was presented as an acknowledgement and public recognition during the meeting’s opening segment.
