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City recognizes public works employee and Local Government Academy graduates

The Dalles City Council · September 23, 2024
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Summary

The council honored Jill Hoyanga for an ACWA 'outstanding individual' award for pollution prevention and recognized a graduating class of the Local Government Academy, presenting certificates and medallions and thanking staff and translators for their work.

Mayor and council recognized Jill Hoyanga of the Public Works Department after the Association of Clean Water Agencies selected her as its outstanding individual for achievements in pollution prevention and environmental leadership. Council members noted Hoyanga's seven years of service and congratulated her on the professional recognition.

The council also presented certificates and medallions to participants in the Local Government Academy (approximately 12 graduates named during the ceremony). Mayor highlighted the academy's seven sessions intended to educate residents about city operations and encourage civic participation. Staff and participants were thanked for organizing the program and translations; Maria Pena was singled out for coordinating Spanish translation services.

These recognitions were ceremonial; no policy actions were associated with the presentations.