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Council issues resolutions honoring outgoing councilors Elaine Haney and Marcus Serta
Summary
The council read resolutions recognizing long service by Elaine Haney (23 years) and Marcus Serta (3 years) and presented ceremonial gifts; both members thanked colleagues and staff.
The council read and adopted resolutions honoring Elaine Haney and Marcus Serta on the occasion of their final council meetings (both concluding terms April 30, 2026). The resolutions summarized their years of service and committee roles: the council's reading of Elaine Haney's resolution cited roles spanning library trustee work, planning commission membership, regional planning representation and work on the city's first strategic plan. Elaine spoke to the room, thanked colleagues and staff and said, "It has been an absolute honor and a complete pleasure working with all of you."
Marcus also received a resolution recounting service on local boards and contributions to projects. Council members presented ceremonial gifts and noted plans for a groundbreaking tied to a project Marcus supported. Both honorees received council thanks and best wishes as the council moved into the rest of the agenda.
