New Board of Works President Appointed

New Board of Works President Appointed

Please welcome the new President of the Board of Public Works and Safety, Mr. Mickey Thompson. Mr. Thompson has worked at the City of New Albany for 29 years. Over his long career of service to New Albany, Mr. Thompson has worked in various departments, including the Sewer Department, Sanitation Department, Street Commissioner, and he currently served as Right of Way Coordinator. Mr. Thompson has served on the Board of Works for a decade, and will now take the helm as board president.

Also joining the Board of Public Works and Safety is Mr. David Brewer. Mr. Brewer is a 1991 New Albany High School graduate with many years in public service. He served as the Building Commissioner with the City of New Albany for over 10 years, and was elected to the New Albany Township Trustee in 2018. Mr. Brewer previously served as the Assistant Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball coach at New Albany High School. Currently, he volunteers coaching in the New Albany Feeder Basketball Program, as well as the 8th grade coach at Scribner Middle School. Mr. Brewer is married to Desiree Brewer, and they share three children, Gracie, Ava, and Braden.

“Mickey Thompson and David Brewer are true public servants, and I want to thank them for continuing to serve the people of New Albany,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.