On December 9, 2025, the Northampton County Board of Supervisors expressed sincere gratitude to retiring County Administrator, Mr. Kolakowski and outgoing Board Supervisor for District 1, John Coker. The Board commended their outstanding service and conveyed sincere appreciation for their contributions.
Mr. John Coker steps down from his role as Board Supervisor for District 1. His tenure was characterized by commitment to public service and community leadership.
Mr. Charles Kolakowski, our County Administrator since May 2017, is retiring on December 31, 2025 and will be replaced by Matt Spuck. Mr. Kolakowski' s leadership has greatly helped our county over the past eight years. We wish them both success in their future endeavors.
The Resolutions are as follows:
RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOHN COKER, BOARD OF SUPERVISOR FOR DISTRICT 1
Board of Supervisor, Oliver Bennett presents John Coker with the Resolution of Appreciation at the December 9, 2025 meeting.
WHEREAS, the Northampton County Board of Supervisors has identified public service, and community leadership as critical components in defining excellence and in improving the vision of Northampton County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. John R. Coker began public service to the citizens of Northampton County as District One Representative beginning in January 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. John R. Coker has dedicated himself to the leadership of Northampton County over the past eight years and has unselfishly given of himself, his time, and his abilities by serving on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors to address the numerous fiscal, social, and economic needs of Northampton County; and
WHEREAS, his fellow elected officials, the County Administrator and staff, and the citizens of Northampton County do recognize the enormous contributions, dedicated service, and devotion to duty made by Mr. John R. Coker over the past eight years in improving the Quality of Life, the economic conditions, and the welfare of the people of Northampton County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Northampton County Board of Supervisors this 9th day of December, 2025, that it does commend and convey its heartfelt appreciation to Mr. John R. Coker for his unselfish contributions to the health, safety, and professional demeanor of Northampton County and do further express our admiration for his selfless service and devotion to the citizens and taxpayers of the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. John R. Coker be afforded this small token of appreciation for a Job Well Done, and that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Northampton County Board of Supervisors so that future generations will recognize the outstanding abilities, leadership, love, and devotion he gave to his family, citizens, and the County he has so proudly served.
Adopted this 9th day of December, 2025.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HONORS CHARLES KOLAKOWSKI FOR LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Board Supervisor, Oliver Bennett presents retiring County Administrator, Charles Kolakowski with a plaque of appreciation.
WHEREAS, the Northampton County Board of Supervisors has identified public service, and community leadership as critical components in defining excellence and in improving the vision of Northampton County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Kolakowski began public service to the citizens of Northampton County as County Administrator in May, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Kolakowski, has dedicated himself to the leadership of Northampton County over the past eight years and has unselfishly given of himself, his time, and his abilities by serving as County Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, fellow staff members and citizens of Northampton County do recognize the enormous contributions, dedicated service, and devotion to duty made by Mr. Charles Kolakowski, over the past eight years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Northampton County Board of Supervisors this 9th day of December, 2025, that it does commend and convey its heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Charles Kolakowski, for his unselfish contributions to the health, safety, and professional demeanor of Northampton County and do further express our admiration for his selfless service and devotion to the citizens and taxpayers of the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Charles Kolakowski, be afforded this small token of appreciation for a Job Well Done, and that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Northampton County Board of Supervisors so that future generations will recognize the outstanding abilities, leadership, love, and devotion he gave to his family, citizens, and the County he has so proudly served.
Adopted this 9th day of December, 2025.