David Smerek

Based on news reports, suspect Edward Biesiada (69 years old), just recently received a citation for code violations at his property on 7/20. He walked into the Building Department on Friday at approximately 1:20pm local time and asked for David. When David approached the counter, Biesiada pulled out a handgun and shot him 3 times, killing him. The suspect then set the handgun down on the counter and walked out to the front of the building where he waited for Police to arrive. He was arrested without further incident and faces a $15 million bond. The Police Department stated that they would assign a Police Officer at City Hall for the foreseeable future. "The loss of a man described as the kind of public servant who made a city better was even tougher to take for those who knew Smerek well."


"He was willing to talk with you. He was always fair. He was reasonable. He was patient. He was exactly what you would want in a public servant."