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Councilmember Andy Sobel honored at final Santa Paula meeting
Summary
Council and regional officials presented certificates and tributes to outgoing Councilmember Andy Sobel after six years of service; Sobel reflected on leadership and community engagement, quoting Lao Tzu on effective leadership.
Councilmembers and visiting officials honored outgoing Councilmember Andy Sobel with certificates of appreciation and speeches praising his attention to detail and community service.
John Proctor, county representatives and legislative staff presented recognitions. Armando Gonzales read a statement on behalf of a congressional office noting federal funding secured for local water and sewer projects. Atticus Reyes read a certificate from the State Assembly thanking Sobel for service from 2018–2024.
Sobel offered a short reflection on public service and cited a passage from Lao Tzu: "When the master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists." He described the role as an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and serve the community.
Colleagues highlighted Sobel's role in regional energy and transportation discussions and praised his leadership at local meetings.
