City honors Little League champions, junior rec leaders and late Mayor Betty Sampson

The Imperial City Council opened its presentations with recognition of multiple Little League all‑star teams (8U, 11U, 12U, 14U) for success at the district and state levels, inviting players, coaches and families forward for photos and a brief commendation.

Parks & Recreation staff presented the Junior Recreation Leader internship, saying the program ran through June 19 and included 10 junior leaders, aged 13–15, who each volunteered approximately 104 hours assisting with summer day camp field trips, arts and crafts, and activities. "We had a total of 10 junior recreation leaders this year...the commitment for the program was just volunteering 104 hours throughout the summer," the presenter said, and called students forward to receive certificates.

The council also presented a plaque honoring the late Betty Sampson, who served as Imperial mayor (1991–1992) and a council member (1990–2018). A family member thanked the council and said Sampson helped guide the city's growth from about 4,000 residents when first elected to more than 20,000 after her terms. Councilmembers offered personal tributes to Sampson's decades of service.

The recognitions were ceremonial and no formal actions were required.