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Richland honors new staff, 43‑year parks employee and proclaims Mission 22 Day

Richland City Council · November 4, 2025

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Summary

Council recognized October new hires, presented a plaque to parks and recreation coordinator Sherry Gartsite on her 43‑year retirement, and read a proclamation honoring Mission 22 and its veteran‑support programs.

The City of Richland used part of its Nov. 4 meeting for staff recognitions and community proclamations.

Mayor Teresa Richardson and staff welcomed new employees hired during October, including Javier Ramirez (meter power and protection technician, electrical systems), Martin Thacker (plant operator, wastewater operations), Jessica Andress, Matt Pyatt and Kennedy Dyke (emergency communications dispatchers with CCOM), and others. The mayor presented a retirement letter and plaque to parks and recreation coordinator Sherry Gartsite, who retired Oct. 31 after 43 years of service; Gartsite declined to speak but joined staff and council for photos.

The council also read a proclamation declaring Nov. 4 Mission 22 Day in Richland. Monte Dennington, identified as a state lead ambassador for Mission 22, described the nonprofit’s veteran programs and directed listeners to Mission22.org for details.

These items were presented as recognition and proclamation with no formal council action required.