City to host retirement party for Doris Kenny

After 15 years with the city of Mountain Brook, Doris Kenny is set to retire at the end of January.

Kenny’s professionalism and knowledge of the city has made her an asset to Mountain Brook and as an executive assistant, said City Manager Sam Gaston.

“She goes the extra mile and certainly takes a lot of responsibilities off my shoulders by the number of calls or requests for services or walk-ins we get here,” Gaston said.

In recognition of Kenny’s time with Mountain Brook, the city is holding a retirement party on Friday, Jan. 22. The party is from 2-4 p.m. at City Hall, and Gaston said the public is welcome.

Kenny said she will miss her job and working with the people of Mountain Brook, but retirement will allow her to focus on other projects, including sewing, gardening and a few things around the house.

“It’s been great. I love the work, and I love the people,” Kenny said. “This is my element. In fact, it’s hard to be able to now just step away because I feel like this is my thing, but you have to move on.”

Kenny's replacement, Janet Forbes, will start as executive assistant on Jan. 25.