The late Bruce Yandell served London with distinction and dedication in several capacities beginning in 1991 when he was elected to the London City Council. In 1994, Yandell was appointed to the London-Laurel Joint Planning Commission and the London Board of Zoning Adjustment in 2001. He served as chairman of the planning and zoning adjustment for many years. These appointments involved technical, thankless tasks that Yandell undertook with enthusiasm and professionalism.
According to his wife, Judy, they sometimes had to postpone or cancel vacations because Yandell had a planning or zoning meeting “that may wind up lasting only 10 minutes. He loved the city and its residents.”
On Monday night, the London City Council, as well as representatives from the planning and zoning commission and the board of adjustment, approved a declaration honoring Yandell for his years of service to the city.
“Bruce Yandell was an example of London’s exemplary, dedicated and honorable elected and appointed public officials serving the residents of London,” the declaration says.
In the photo, Mayor Troy Rudder presents a framed copy of the declaration to Judy Yandell. At left is Shirell Hall with the board of adjustments, and at right is Berry Cupp with the planning and zoning commission.