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Mayor Beatty praises Library Director and announces Person of the Year nominees; highlights Rod Woodside
Summary
Mayor Carol Beatty commended Library Director Valerie Stephenson and read a list of Person of the Year 2025 nominees, singling out Rod Woodside in a written commendation during the Nov. 20 council meeting.
Mayor Carol Beatty commended Library Director Valerie Stephenson for providing an extensive report and for the library’s community events. Beatty also announced the Person of the Year 2025 nominees and read a prepared commendation for attendee Rod Woodside, describing him as "the most helpful, humble and generous man you'll find" and crediting him with supporting the community by fixing vehicles and helping keep emergency services running.
The mayor noted that nominations celebrate citizens who contribute to the community and encouraged councilors to consider other nominees for 2026. The list of nominees read into the record included Lee & Sharon Balentine, John Boggs, Michael Carter, Eddie Ingram, David Lane (Laz), Jim Popchock, Madeline Rhoades, Kathy Richie, Cali Rocha, Frank Roeder, Kirk Shields, Tim Thornton and Rod Woodside.
