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Monrovia honors retiring Community Services Director Tina Cherry; Rebecca Sandoval promoted
Summary
The Monrovia City Council recognized Tina Cherry’s 12 years with the city (over 30 years in public service) and introduced Rebecca Sandoval as the new Community Services Director; the council also received a Pasadena Humane pet presentation and a proclamation for World Cholangiocarcinoma Day, with a patient describing her diagnosis and treatment.
The Monrovia City Council used part of its Feb. 17 meeting for community proclamations and recognitions.
Mayor Becky Chevlin and councilmembers lauded Community Services Director Tina Cherry for more than 30 years of public service and 12 years with Monrovia. Dylan (presenter) recounted Cherry’s leadership across library, parks and recreation programs, and announced a public celebration Thursday at 5 p.m. at the community center. Tina Cherry said she was grateful for the partnership of staff and volunteers and for the community’s support, adding, "I will forever hold Monrovia in my heart."
Rebecca Sandoval was formally introduced as the newly promoted Community Services Director. Dylan described an incident in January 2024 when Sandoval coordinated services for children displaced by a school fire — the example was used to illustrate her readiness to lead. Sandoval thanked the council and said she looks forward to continuing the department’s programs and partnerships.
The council also received a brief presentation from Pasadena Humane. Kevin introduced "Girly Pop," described as a roughly 4‑year‑old Labrador/pit‑bull mix available for adoption, and highlighted a new field‑trip and short‑term fostering program that staff said has increased adoptions: "She's very, very sweet," Kevin said.
Mayor Chevlin read a proclamation recognizing World Cholangiocarcinoma Day and Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month; Wendy Henkel Takino, who the mayor noted is a friend and patient, spoke about her November 2024 stage‑4 diagnosis and recent treatments and said she has an upcoming appointment at UCLA to discuss the potential for a liver transplant.
No formal council actions were taken during the presentations beyond proclamations and recognitions; the council scheduled further celebration events and photo opportunities for honorees.
