Gray introduced as new Lake Butler public works director

Lake Butler Public Works Director Mike Gray addresses the city commission for the first time on June 17.

BY DAN HILDEBRAN

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 City Manager Kim Hayes introduced new Public Works Director Mike Gray to the city commission during the five-member panel’s June 17 meeting.

Gray told commissioners he is a graduate of Santa Fe High School and has operated a business over the last 32 years, building fences and pole barns.

“Been pretty successful,” he said of his business. “Things have slacked down here the last few years, and I think COVID has had something to do with that. But I’m looking forward to working with the city, trying to get some things straightened out around here, maybe a little bit, and get these guys motivated. Let’s clean this city up and maybe have something we can all be proud of.”