Mansfield City Council returned from summer recess on Tuesday evening with a resolution honoring Todd Newberry upon his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police. Council also attended to some routine financial matters during the meeting.
Newberry retired with 23 years of service to the city. Appointed to the department in 1991 he was promoted to sergeant in 1999, and lieutenant in 2014. Newberry served in various capacities over his tenure. He received the Medal of Honor in 2006 for his actions during a murder/suicide incident.
From the resolution: “Lieutenant Newberry is known for his hard work, dedication, and initiative. He has consistently demonstrated a high degree of skill, integrity, and perseverance in his job. His retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police and the citizens of this community and culminates a career that has exemplified the best qualities of a law enforcement professional.”
In other business council authorized the payment of three claims, appropriated funds for Safety Town, and transferred funds from the general fund to capital outlay; $105,000 of City Pride Tax monies were appropriated to the parks department.
Mansfield City Council will next meet on Aug. 19 for caucus, followed by council, at 7 p.m.
