(KNZA)--Seven years of service came to an end Monday as Horton City Commissioner Jeremy Forkenbrock said his goodbyes.
Forkenbrock was defeated in his run for re-election as Police Commissioner earlier this month.
Following fond farewells voiced by his fellow commissioners, City Clerk Kim Clausen, Police Chief John Calhoon and City Streets and Utilities Director Rex West, Forkenbrock began a five minute plus farewell address, thanking the residents of Horton and those with which he's worked, while focusing on the accomplishments made during his seven years. “It was a great experience. I honestly didn't know what I was getting into when I took it, but I'm glad I did it,” Forkenbrock said. “I'll be active in other roles. I won't go away. There's plenty of other things I can do, [but] I'll probably take a break initially. I've got plenty of other job and personal things to do.”
Following his comments, Forkenbrock was presented with a plaque of appreciation by Streets and Utilities Commissioner Wade Edwards.
Forkenbrock fell to Bryan Stirton in this month's election.
Stirton, who was in attendance during Forkenbrock's final meeting Monday, will begin his role as Police Commissioner on May 5th.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Falls City man sentenced to Federal Prison
Ground Broken for new Sac and Fox Trad'n Post
Local residents avoid injury in chain reaction crash
Jackson Co traffic stop leads to arrest
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
One held for past Atchison shooting
Inmate dies at Lansing Correctional Facility
Wamego man sentenced in second fentanyl-related death
Stolen trailer, 4-wheeler, recovered in Atchison
Early Thursday storms leave damage, outages, locally
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Mound City Mayor Duane Nauman remembered
Brown Co Planning Commission established
LATEST STORIES
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
SE Nebraska March unemployment report
Falls City Career Academy to open during 24-25 school year
Denim Day declared for Nebraska state colleges
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday