RESOLUTION NO. 260502
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Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls
RESOLUTION - Honoring Michael Shaw on his retirement after 28 years of service to the City of Kansas City.
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WHEREAS, after serving six years as a police officer, Michael Shaw began his distinguished career with the City of Kansas City in July 1998 as a Legal Investigator in the Department of Environmental Management, continuing a career in public service that has spanned more than three decades across multiple communities and reflects a deep commitment to public safety, accountability, and service to others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shaw transformed city operations through technology-driven government by implementing Routeware Smart Cities technology for trash collection and snow operations, strengthening asset management systems for roads and sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, Michael rose to the position of Public Works Director and, under his leadership, the Kansas City Public Works Department earned national recognition, including APWA Accreditation and honors for operational excellence, workforce development, innovation, environmental sustainability, and public safety, including the APWA Excellence Award for Snow and Ice Control, the Smart 50 Award, the ACEC Engineering Excellence Award, the DBIA-MAR Excellence Award for Civil Infrastructure, the TSA Gold Standard Award for Transit Security, multiple Environmental Excellence recognitions, and a National Keep America Beautiful Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shaw prioritized employee development and workplace culture by supporting pay equity, professional advancement, and employee recognition initiatives, while also serving as a corporate sponsor of ASSET, the City’s first employee resource group focused on developing emerging African American leaders in local government; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Shaw’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement have left a lasting impact on Kansas City and established him as a respected leader in the public works profession nationwide; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby honor and recognize Michael J. Shaw for his extraordinary 28 years of service, transformative leadership, and dedication to the residents of Kansas City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy be presented to Michael J. Shaw as a token of the Mayor and Council’s gratitude, admiration, and best wishes for a long and fulfilling retirement.
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