Coffeyville's Director of Public Works retires after 42 years of employment with the city.

Jim Bradshaw began his employment with the City in July 1981 in the water and wastewater distribution and collection department eventually becoming Superintendent in 1986. After the flood of 2007, he was given the title of Disaster Recovery Coordinator. In 2010, Bradshaw assumed the added duties of the public service department and became the Deputy Director of Public Works.

In 2020, he took on the duties and title of Director of Public Works. The City says that Bradshaw’s hard work and commitment have made a difference in Coffeyville.