The Shadow
Allen Dressler, former star athlete at Covington High School who was hired in Nov. to fill the vacancy of Covington city manager, anticipates a bright future for the City of Covington in 2023.
Dressler remarked, “We got started on our EQ Basin Plant Waste Water Project, and we are meeting the DEQ mandate.”
He continued, “We recently completed three upgrades at the water treatment plant.”
One of his first duties completed was to conduct the City of Covington’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the event, according to City of Covington’s Mayor Tom Sibold, was the best attended Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in recent years.
As for road work, Dressler noted, “The Thacker Ave. sidewalk and paving project has been completed.”
Looking back at 2022 during which he served ten months of his time as the head of Covington Parks and Recreation, Dressler recalled, “Our special events were very successful throughout the course of the year.”
Looking ahead to 2023, Dressler said, “Soon after the first of the year, we will be working on our Maple Phase III Streetscape Project.”
He added, “We will also continue on the EQ Basin Project.”
“Street paving for the spring is already planned,” Dressler continued.
As for cooperation with area officials, Dressler revealed, “I look forward to continue working with Reid Walters (Alleghany County Administrator) and Chuck Unroe (Clifton Forge Town Manager) for the betterment of the Alleghany Highlands.”
Dressler concluded, “I’m excited about the positive energy in the downtown area, and I’m looking for some exciting things, above all working with our civic organizations and citizens for a wonderful 2023.”
Stressing teamwork with staff as a key to success, Dressler, who graduated from CHS in 1980, excelled in football, basketball and baseball.
