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Community groups honor outgoing Mayor Peter Kraut for leadership through fires and landfill response
Summary
At the Dec. 10 Calabasas council reorganization meeting, community groups including the Chamber of Commerce, Valley Economic Alliance and Las Virgenes Unified representatives presented awards and praised outgoing Mayor Peter Kraut for his leadership during the year’s wildfires and landfill issues.
Outgoing Mayor Peter Kraut received public recognition on Dec. 10 from a range of local and regional organizations for his service during a year that included major wildfires and ongoing landfill concerns.
Officials and community leaders presented certificates and plaques on behalf of state and federal legislators and local organizations. Kate Vega, representing U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley, presented a congressional certificate expressing appreciation for Kraut’s contributions to the city and the 26th Congressional District.
Alan Lazar, a trustee with the Las Virgenes Unified School District, thanked Kraut for advocacy on issues tied to the landfill and for work to keep students and schools safe. “Your leadership and advocacy on behalf of what’s been happening with the landfill has just been so important to all of us,” Lazar said.
The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, represented by Lisa Clayton and Mark Levenson, and the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association’s president Richard Sherman each offered certificates and remarks lauding Kraut’s engagement with the business community and residents. Representatives from the Calabasas Rotary Club and the Valley Economic Alliance also presented recognition; Sonia Blake of the Valley Economic Alliance said the city’s leadership had a regional impact.
Public commenters from volunteer groups, including the Calabasas Coalition, presented a gift and thanked Kraut for listening to volunteer-run community efforts. Francis Allette, speaking for the coalition, said the group appreciated Kraut’s attention to community voices.
Kraut used his outgoing remarks to summarize the year’s challenges, noting the city’s emergency operations center response to fires, continued work on landfill issues and internal staff restructuring. He said the landfill matter was not yet resolved and emphasized staff efforts on infrastructure, communications and service programs.
Council members who spoke during the recognitions credited Kraut with helping the city navigate a difficult year and with strengthening regional relationships. The council then proceeded with reorganization business, including nominations and oaths for incoming leadership.
