Superintendent Shelby Biggs Retires After Three Decades

Casey City Council Meeting | December 15, 2025

Article Summary: Longtime Utility Superintendent Shelby Biggs attended his final City Council meeting as an official employee, receiving praise and well-wishes from city officials for his 30 years of service.

Retirement Key Points:

• Service Record: Shelby Biggs served the City of Casey for 30.5 years and attended over 800 council meetings.

• Succession: Ryan Staley has assumed the role of Director of Public Works.

• Tribute: Mayor Nichols and the Council thanked Biggs for his dedication and institutional knowledge.

After more than three decades of service to the City of Casey, Utility Superintendent Shelby Biggs bid farewell to the City Council during his final meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Biggs, who has worked for the city for 30 and a half years, addressed the Council to reflect on his tenure, estimating he had attended more than 800 meetings.

“I’ve always felt blessed to have this job,” Biggs said. “I’ve loved this job. The people I work with at City Hall, the utility employees, and the Council members… you’ve all become like family.”

Biggs expressed confidence in his successor, Ryan Staley, stating that the department is getting a “good leader.”

Mayor Mike Nichols praised Biggs for keeping the city running smoothly for many years and noted that his experience would be missed. “Some of those 30 years of experience means you remember things that some of these guys can’t recall or don’t know to even start with,” Nichols said.

Alderman Steve Jenkins and Alderman Tanner Brown also thanked Biggs for his guidance. “I appreciate all the help, and I’m sure I will be asking you many questions from here on out,” Brown said.