City Manager Greg Veliz recognized a number of city employees, who have reached milestones in their careers, at the Aug. 19 City Commission meeting. Veliz said he deeply regrets that the coronavirus restrictions prevented him from bestowing the honors personally, “because some of these achievements are quite significant,” he said.
Three members of the Key West Fire Department were recognized for their years of service. Driver/engineer Scott Pellicier, Capt. Jacob Perry, and Shift Commander Christopher Saunders have all worked for the city for 25 years. Veliz noted they were all hired on the same day in 1995.
Lead mechanic James Knowles was awarded a gold watch for 20 years of service earlier this month, and Veliz thanked him for his commitment to the community and the city operations. Veliz also congratulated two members of the Key West Police Department for their recent promotions. Jason Castillo was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant, and Alex Rodriguez was promoted from officer to sergeant.
Finally, Veliz noted the retirement of code compliance officer Bonnita Badgett after 20 years of service. She began with the city as a project coordinator in the engineering department in 2000, and later moved to the building department. She was promoted to code compliance inspector in 2002.
