Madison County honors nearly 50 years of service by auditor's office employee Patty Mott

The Madison County Board of Commissioners on Thursday adopted a resolution honoring longtime auditor's office employee Patty Mott for nearly 50 years of service.

Unidentified Speaker presented the resolution (recorded in the transcript as resolution number 2026DashBCDashRDashO2), saying Mott began her tenure on 01/01/1977 and is preparing to retire on 01/30/2026. The resolution described Mott's roles in the auditor's office, including deputy and chief deputy duties, her work across multiple administrations, and her detailed records for taxing units and budgets. "Believed to be the longest tenured employee in the 203 year history of Madison County," the resolution states on the record.

The board moved to approve the resolution, and the motion carried by voice vote. Commissioners and colleagues invited Mott forward; Unidentified Speaker said, "I certainly appreciate it," acknowledging her contribution to county operations.

The resolution will be entered into the county's permanent records as an official acknowledgment of Mott's service. No other action was linked to the recognition; the next procedural items on the agenda proceeded after the vote.