Retirement

Thanks everyone who showed up for the retirement cake and coffee today. I was moved to see so many co-workers and former co-workers from every level of jail staff. Thanks for coming, it's been a privilege to work with all of you and to represent you over the years. 

Thanks to Capt. Zimmer for presiding over the party and presenting me with my plaque. 

Two people I would like to single out. First of all Tom Perkins, MNPEA Vice President, who made the 55 correctional pension a reality. Second, Greg Failor, formerly  Labor Relations for Hennepin County. He was always honest, hard working, straight forward, and one of the few human beings I could trust enough to seal a deal with a handshake.