Sierra Madre council honors outgoing Mayor Robert Parkhurst with proclamation and recognitions
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The City Council read a proclamation honoring Robert Parkhurst’s leadership — citing his role during the Eaton Fire, environmental initiatives and financial stewardship — and received commendations from state and federal representatives.
The Sierra Madre City Council presented a proclamation and heard recognition from state and federal offices honoring Mayor Robert Parkhurst at its Dec. 16 meeting.
Christine Lowe read a city proclamation that commended Parkhurst for "serving the City of Sierra Madre with distinction, integrity, and steadfast leadership," citing his guidance during the Eaton Fire, work to advance renewable‑energy partnerships, and the city’s repeated awards for financial reporting and budgeting.
Representatives from several offices offered remarks. Jack, speaking on behalf of State Senator Sasha Renee Perez, praised Parkhurst’s environmental leadership and policy work on energy and climate. Maile Plan, representing Congresswoman Judy Chu, presented a certificate of congressional recognition for Parkhurst’s service to the 20th Congressional District. A representative identified as Adriana Perez, representing the local assemblymember, thanked Parkhurst for his emergency communication and coordination during the Eaton Fire and credited his early warnings about mudslide risk for helping prompt county and state responses.
Earlier in the meeting, a public commenter, Luis Ayala, introduced himself as the new vice president of government affairs at Affton Services for the region that includes Sierra Madre and offered congratulations to the council.
The proclamations and recognitions were delivered at the council’s final regular meeting of the year before council leadership elections and the oath of office later in the agenda.
