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City Council
May 21, 2024
2023 CITY SPIRIT AWARD
NOMINEES
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2 The Mayor and City Council have honored a community member each year since the establishment of the City Spirit Award in 1995.
BACKGROUND
CITY SPIRIT AWARD RECIPIENTS
Henry Coil2016Cindy Roth2009William F. Gavitt2002Dickey DeLoss1995 Ruben and
Diana Ayala
2017Kathy Allavie2010Dell Roberts2003Rich Biber1996
Brian Jaramillo2018Jane Block2011Stan Brown2004Michael Goldware1997 Zack Earp2019Stan Morrison2012Jim Erickson2005Rose Mayes1998 Ofelia
Valdez-Yeager
2020Debbie Guthrie2013Natividad Fuentes2006Rita Norton1999 Lynn Heatley 2021Gordon Bourns2014Damon Castillo2007Vic Miceli2000 Francisca
Beltran
2022
Anthony Rivera2015San Huang2008Daniel Hantman2001
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3 2023 SPIRIT AWARD NOMINEES
2023 CITY SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS
NomineeRecommended by:
Sophia Mendoza & Tracy BarlogioMayor Lock Dawson
Juan NavarroCouncilmember Cervantes
Ruben Guitron
Duane and Kelly RobertsCouncilmember Conder
Beth Schwandt
Councilmember Perry and
Councilmember Hemenway
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4 • High Performing Government
• Goal 5.3 - Enhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust, and encourage shared decision-making.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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5 The Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee recommends the City Council select a nominee(s) for consideration of the 2023 City Spirit Award to honor their extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City.
RECOMMENDATION
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