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Rochester Hills council and mayor honor departing city staffer Maria after nearly 10 years
Summary
Council and Mayor Barnett publicly thanked Maria, a city staffer of almost a decade, for her service; Maria described the position as "my dream job" and will be recognized at the State of the City event.
Mayor Barnett and city council members on Monday publicly thanked Maria, a Rochester Hills City staffer who announced she is leaving after nearly 10 years, and invited the public to the upcoming State of the City where she will be recognized.
During a summer events update, Mayor Barnett described Maria as a "creative force" who helped lead projects across the city and said she would be missed. Maria spoke briefly at the meeting, saying, "this was my dream job," and thanked the council and staff for mentorship and the opportunities she received during her tenure.
Council members and the mayor recounted Maria's work on projects ranging from playgrounds to internal leadership programs and praised her organizational skills and creativity. Mayor Barnett said the city will honor Maria and present remarks at the State of the City event, and council members offered personal gratitude on the record.
The council's public recognition was purely ceremonial; no formal personnel actions were taken at the meeting. Maria said she intends to remain through the State of the City and leave on good terms. The State of the City will be the occasion for formal appreciation and further remarks.
