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Stafford residents and council honor longtime public-works mechanic Jared Damewood
Summary
Public commenters and city officials held a moment of silence for Jared Damewood, the City of Stafford's lead mechanic who began service on 05/09/2005; speakers recalled his 21 years of service and steady, behind-the-scenes work keeping school buses and city equipment running.
Laura Morales, a Stafford resident who identified herself from 2610 South Main, opened the public-comment period by asking the council to honor Jared Damewood, the city's lead mechanic. "He was our best mechanic," Morales said, noting Damewood began serving the city on 05/09/2005 and that "for more than two decades Jared dedicated his career to keeping our operations moving."
Multiple council members, staff and co-workers spoke afterward, stressing Damewood's technical knowledge and quiet service. A council member noted Damewood's 21 years with the city and that he began the job at about age 26 and died at 47; colleagues described him as dependable and generous. The mayor called for a moment of silence.
Why it matters: staff mechanics maintain the fleet that transports schoolchildren and supports municipal services; council members and employees emphasized the practical and community impact of his work. The council did not take any formal action beyond the public condolences and moment of silence; staff and colleagues asked the city to relay condolences to Damewood's family.
