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Mayor Julie Strzok thanks community as she steps down after 12 years
Summary
Mayor Julie Strzok delivered a farewell report at the council meeting, thanked staff and councilors, and listed completed projects including Mary Rogers Park and the Bob Busch Memorial updates.
Mayor Julie Strzok used her final official council meeting to thank council colleagues, city staff and residents and to highlight projects completed during her 12 years in office.
"It's been my pleasure to be the mayor," Strzok said, thanking council members, staff and named individuals for their service and support. She cited recent work that included improvements to Mary Rogers Park and updates to the Bob Busch Memorial, and said the city had made needed street improvements this summer. Several community members presented a commemorative item "in honor of mayor Julie Strzok," and speakers praised her "steady hand" and leadership.
Strzok told the council she was stepping away "with mixed feelings" but that she would remain connected to the city. Council members responded with personal remarks thanking Strzok for her mentorship and steady leadership; multiple speakers noted both long tenure and a wish for the mayor to enjoy retirement. The meeting recorded no formal policy actions tied to the mayoral transition at this session.
