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Oak Park honors two 25-year employees as residents raise potholes, tree hazards and truck-parking concerns
Summary
Council recognized Scott Lamar and Tom Oakes for 25 years of service; during public comment residents urged the city to finish 10 Mile Road work, repair Rosewood, inspect a dangerous tree on Pearson Street, and address semi-truck parking at a shopping center.
Oak Park council honored two longtime city employees and heard several resident complaints about local street and safety issues during its Monday meeting.
City Manager Eric Tungate and others recognized Scott Lamar (Public Works) and Officer Tom Oakes for 25 years of service. Deputy City Manager Dave DeCoster described Lamar’s lengthy Public Works career, his time as general foreman and his role across divisions, saying Lamar has "dedicated his career to making Oak Park a better place." Director…
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