Memorial Service planned for former Mayor James Vandergrifft.

Written by Anthony Bicy

Belden Communications News

The City of New Smyrna Beach will host a memorial service for former Mayor James Vandergrifft on March 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Brannon Center off S. Riverside Drive.

During his time, Mayor Vandergrifft worked in municipal public service for 21 years before obtaining a chair on the City Commission in 1988. He then served as vice mayor twice, in 1991 and 1995, until reaching the position of Mayor from 1996 through 2007.

Mayor Vandergrifft oversaw multiple big projects, including the Marine Discovery Center, New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex, and Venetian Bay Planned Unit Development.

Contact the Brannon Center at (386) 410-2880 for more information.