Jeff Hussey. (Image: City of Saint John/submitted)
Saint John councillors opened their meeting Monday night with a moment of silence for the late Jeff Hussey.
The city’s public works director passed away unexpectedly last Thursday evening at the age of 50.
City manager John Collin said Hussey was a dear friend, colleague, and co-worker.
“Mr. Jeff Hussey has worked tirelessly for the city, for the benefit of the community, and all of those who live within it,” Collin told council before the moment of silence.
Hussey joined the city in 2011 as operations manager in public works and transportation services.
He was promoted to the position of public works director five years later in 2016.
A statement from the city noted Hussey’s accomplishments including the modernization of workforce training and career development systems; elevating safety standards and practices; and ongoing development of operational and strategic planning capacity and programs.
Hussey also helped build and strengthen the city’s emergency management and response capabilities by working with the Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJEMO).
He and his colleagues on the SJEMO team were recently honoured with the Exemplary Service Award, a national and provincial level recognition for excellence in emergency management.
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