HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Holland’s long-time city attorney, Andrew J. Mulder — many people call him Andy – will retire this month.
He will be honored at an open house at Holland City Hall’s council chambers on from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, and will be recognized at his final officail City Council meeting which immediately follows the open house.
Mulder started his municipal career as deputy attorney in 1976, under Mayor Louis Hallacy the second’s term of officer
He’s since worked with nine mayors, four city managers and three BPW general managers.
“Andy has faithfully served the City of Holland with integrity, wisdom, and professionalism,” said Mayor Nancy De Boer. “We will always be grateful for the continuity of his steady legal counsel over 30 years.”
Mulder’s projects over the years included the Holland Area Wastewater Treatment Plantexpansion; water contracts between the city and adjoining townships; Eighth Street Police/Courtdevelopment; City Center market project; City Hall renovation; snowmelt/streetscape developmentand assessments; City Transportation Center; State Boundary Commission annexation and detachment; Kollen Park improvement and boardwalk; tne the Holland Energy Park.
He assisted City Council and the Holland Board of Public Works directors with drafting of legislation and other policies.
“Andy Mulder has served the community of Holland for decades,” said Tim Hemingway, Holland BPW’s board president. “He has performed his service for us in a manner that is thorough, deliberate and always looking out for the best interests of the community. He has been tireless in researching numerous subjects to make sure he can present the best counsel to the City of Holland and the Holland Board of Public Works. A true leader in his field and a joy to work with. A big ‘thank you’ and best wished as he moves on to the next stage in life.”
