HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTATEMENT FROM COUNCILPERSON SAMUEL 12/2/2019 Nathan:
Was appointment Jeffersonville councilman in 2007 to fill the seat of Councilman Phil
McCauley who resigned from this position. Since that time Nathan has served for 13
years on the city council. During those 13 years Nathan has spent many hours serving
the citizens of Jeffersonville and has helped shaped the future of Jeffersonville by
serving on various committees and casting many important votes. I want to mention
some of the key accomplishments that Nathan is proud of during his 13 years of service
on the city council.
Growing safety personnel by an additional 63 professionals during his term.
Grew Police force by 34 - from 59 officers in 2007 to 93 officers in 2020;
Grew Fire fighter force by 29 - from 62 officers in 2007 to 91 in 2020;
Implemented Fitness Testing and Work Performance Evaluation for all
firefighters;
Added large sections of Sidewalks in all parts of the City;
Was involved in a Parks System overhaul adding and improving State of the
Art facilities including the Riverstage, the Woehrle Athletic Complex, Vissing
Park; Bob Hedge Park and Chapel Lake Park;
In creating the New Police Hdqtrs;
Adding 2 new Firehouses including Headquarters; and
Creating New City Hall;
Supported and voted for Annexation;
Secured funding stream and developed Public Art Program in Jeffersonville;
Secured funding stream and processes for Homeless Needs and Services;
Worked with countless citizens to help resolve issues and cut red tape
Comments from Nathan Samuel regarding Ed Zastawny—December 2, 2019
I've worked with Ed Z for over 16 years...even prior to me being on the
Council, I served with him on the Redevelopment Commission.
He is extremely knowledgeable and has been a strong leader and big picture
thinker for Jeffersonville.
In his "day job" he travels a lot...l can't tell you how many times I received a
call with ideas or things he'd seen. (Planning/Zoning; Parks;
Aesthetics...sidewalks; and Arts were top on his list)
A few facts:
Ed Z is the current longest serving councilman and has served on the City
Council from 2004 to 2019. During these 16 years of city service Ed has
served on many city boards and commissions.
Ed has served as President of the City Council 4 times;
has served as President of the Parks Authority multiple years;
has served as President of the Redevelopment Commission;
has served as President of the Arts Commission;
has lead fire and police contract negotiations multiple times; and
has served on the Planning & Zoning commission for many years.
Over the years Ed has worked hard to improve our city's finances, to
improve our city's appearance and to improve our city's quality of life.
It has been my honor and privilege to work side by side with Ed over these
years.
Ed has made a tremendous mark on Jeffersonville and our community has
been greatly improved by his leadership and efforts...you will be missed!