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Paramount honors outgoing Mayor Peggy Lemons with civic tributes
Summary
Paramount officials, neighboring mayors, public safety leaders and education representatives presented certificates and plaques April 14 recognizing Mayor Peggy Lemons’ decades of local service and listing achievements from downtown projects to public‑safety gains.
Mayor Peggy Lemons received formal recognition from federal, state and local officials at the Paramount City Council meeting on April 14, where a steady stream of certificates, plaques and tributes marked the end of her mayoral term.
Representatives from Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán’s office, State Senator Lena Gonzalez’s office and Assemblymember Jose Liselotte’s office each read and presented certificates honoring Lemons’ “decades of leadership, civic engagement, and unwavering commitment” to Paramount. County and local institutions — including the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Paramount Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Fire Department — also presented commendations.
Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos, speaking for the council, credited Lemons with leadership during crises and with several measurable local outcomes. Olmos said the administration’s efforts helped residents and businesses during immigration enforcement activity, and cited service and public‑safety metrics she said were achieved under Lemons’ leadership. “Because of your leadership, we created spaces for honest conversation, connected people to critical resources and supported families during a very difficult time,” Olmos said.
The council highlighted project milestones and program figures the city associated with the past year: the Paramount Now app, which the council said helped resolve more than 4,500 service requests; a business marketing program that awarded $56,000 in grants; the opening of a new water well producing up to 3,400 gallons per minute; and public‑safety trends the council described as improved, including a reported 10% decline in crime and a steep drop in street‑racing calls.
Lemons, in her remarks, thanked family, staff, commissioners and department leaders and reflected on long‑term projects and partnerships. “It has been an absolute honor to serve alongside each of you,” she said, expressing gratitude for staff and community support.
The evening of presentations included calls from neighboring city leaders — the mayors of Lynwood and Norwalk — local clergy, the Paramount Chamber of Commerce and multiple city departments, each thanking Lemons for her involvement with community events, economic development and public safety partnerships. The council paused briefly for photographs and to present bouquets and plaques.
The recognition capped Lemons’ final mayoral year; the council then proceeded with reorganization business including the swearing‑in of new leadership.
