Tonight, I would like to adjourn in memory of Nancy Coulter, a woman whose presence and dedication left an enduring mark on the City of Santa Clarita. Nancy was deeply involved in local organizations that benefitted from her leadership and passion. She served the Santa Clarita Valley Cancer Society with…
I would like to adjourn tonight’s meeting in honor of Richard Stephen Jeffrey. Richard passed away on July 18, at the age of 78. Born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1946, Richard and his family then moved to California and he grew up in the San Fernando Valley, attending Canoga Park…
I would like to adjourn tonight in memory and honor of a true hero who lost his life protecting others – Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious. On Friday, June 14, Andrew lost his life while battling a large vehicle fire in the City of Palmdale, where he sustained fatal…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in memory of a remarkable woman, Barbara “Bobby” Stone. Bobby, a 102-year-old United States Marine Corps World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully in her sleep last week. Just weeks ago, we had the profound privilege of honoring her and 24 of her fellow…
It is with profound sadness that I adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Mike Levison, a friend to many of us in Santa Clarita and a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran who sadly passed away earlier this month. Mike moved to Sand Canyon in the early 1980’s where he owned…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in the memory of Robert “Bob” Slocum, a remarkable and beloved man who gave so much to the City of Santa Clarita. Bob was born in Glendale, California, in 1954. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley and went on to attend…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in the memory of Diane Bergstrom, a dedicated supporter of our local Western music scene. Born and raised in Southern California, Diane graduated from Sylmar Senior School. She married her husband, John, in 2002, having relocated to Santa Clarita. Through her suggestion, the couple…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in the memory of Lillian Shaw, a remarkable woman whose dedication to her family, community and work left an enduring mark on all who knew her. From a young age, Lillian demonstrated a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service. Her first…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in the memory of Ken Spencer, whose life was filled with dedication, service and love, and I’d like to take a moment to reflect on his many contributions and the legacy he leaves behind. Ken was born on his family’s farm in Kansas, where…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in the memory of Ed Dunn Jr., a distinguished former local water official and dedicated City advocate. Ed was a man whose life’s work and community service profoundly impacted the Santa Clarita Valley. Ed’s commitment to the community was evident in his extensive service…
