HomeMy WebLinkAbout34_Mayors Newsletter_040617Our city loses an iconic community leader
The city lost a great community leader and I lost a friend last
week with the sudden passing of Albert Talley, Sr.
Strong communities like Renton are built through the selfless
contributions of individuals like Al. He was a dedicated and
dynamic community leader and public servant whose passion
for Renton came through in everything he did. He was a Renton
icon and beloved by everyone in our community.
While Al is best known as a school board member for 16 years,
he was also a long-time mentor for many young students and
a board member of Communities In Schools of Renton. He
made an impact on the city by serving as the chairman of the
city’s Human Rights Commission. He was also chairman of the
Board of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Al was active in
the Renton Rotary and was a regular volunteer for many local
organizations and service clubs. He was always there to offer his
expertise on local projects while refusing to accept credit.
In 2005, his numerous selfless acts of generosity and work as a volunteer in the community were
formally recognized as he was named Renton’s Citizen of the Year. He was a tremendous ambassador
for the Renton community and will truly be missed.
On behalf of the entire city, we send our deepest condolences to his wife Candis, their children Debra,
Albert Jr., Michael and Susan, along with his extended family. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to the contributor’s favorite charity in Albert’s name.
APRIL 6, 2017
This Week
from the Mayor
Denis Law, Mayor
VOL. II, NO. 11
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Albert Talley, Sr.
Police Department honors their own
At Monday’s City Council meeting, it was our extreme pleasure to recognize the four Renton police
officers named by their peers as the
department’s officers of each quarter
for 2016 and witness the awarding of
the department’s Meritorious Service
Medal and the naming of the Officer of
the Year.
Sergeant Jason Trader and Officers
Cassidy Steed, Chris Reyes, and
Thaddeus Kerkhoff, have taken
that extra step to connect with our
community and make sure our laws are
enforced equitably and our citizens are
treated with respect.
Their efforts range from using their
skills and training to apprehend violent
felons, connecting with and mentoring
high school students, going beyond
normal patrol duties and providing
training to their fellow officers and K9
units. We are fortunate to have such
dedicated officers serving the city.
After presenting the four officers to
the council and highlighting their
accomplishments, Chief Milosevich
named Officer Steed as Officer of the
Year and awarded Sgt. Trader the
Meritorious Service Medal.
On behalf of the council and the city,
thank you Chief Milosevich, your officers
and staff for all the work you do.
Officer Cassidy Steed Sgt. Jason Trader Officer Chris Reyes Officer Thaddeus Kerkhoff
City proclaims April 14 as Sikh Heritage Day
I proclaimed April 14 to be Sikh
Heritage Day in the City of Renton
to honor and celebrate their many
contributions to our city.
April is of particular importance
to the members of our Sikh
community as they celebrate
both Vaisakhi, marking the
beginning of the harvest season,
and the Sikh New Year. The Sikhs
contribute greatly to Renton, not
just to our economy, but also by
sharing their faith and culture. In
Renton, we take pride in being a
city that welcomes people from all
over the world and respects their faith and customs and we look forward to celebrating with the Sikh
community on April 14.
Members of Renton’s Sikh community accept the mayor’s
proclamation along with members of the city council.
Congratulations
Our Community Services Department received the
Local Government Conservation Award for their work
implementing conservation programs and practices.
Specifically, we were honored for three initiatives:
working with landowners to control invasive
knotweed along the Cedar River; $5,000 to fund a
community-wide storm water education program;
and for the Renton Farmers Market’s use of media and
rapid response questionnaires leading to increased
attendance which supported our local farmers.
Carrie Olson, Terry Flatley, and Kristina Lowthian were honored for their Community Services work.