LKM
TOPEKA – Loyal and dedicated officials and employees form the foundation of every city by providing strong, progressive and reliable government services. Since 1926, the League of Kansas Municipalities began the practice of recognizing city employees for faithful, continuous service. This year, we are pleased to recognize over 1,500 individuals – both elected officials and staff – who have served their communities for continuous service for 10-plus years.
“The pride and devotion shown by these men and women in their jobs is a crucial factor in making Kansas communities a better place to live.,” said Erik Sartorius, Executive Director of the League of Kansas Municipalities.
The names, current positions and years of continuous municipal work for those individuals with over 40-years of service are listed below:
50-Year Service Awards
Joyce Martin City Manager (retired) Garnett
Kenneth Roy Chief of Police (retired) & Mayor WaKeeney
45-Year Service Awards
Bruce W. Northup Manager, Water Treatment Plant Topeka
Lawanda Lotson Housing Manager Wichita
James L. Neal Electric Production Superintendent Winfield
40-Year Service Awards
Freda Edwards Librarian Altamont
Lori Moore Human Resource Director Atchison
Michael A. Wilson Chief of Police Atchison
Esther Bos Support Services Technician Dodge City
Roy Little Neighborhood Standards Officer Hutchinson
Anita L. Brown Solid Waste Field Supervisor Lawrence
David Martin City Attorney Mission
Catherine Rankin Dispatcher Newton
Peter Daniel Govea Building Maintenance Osawatomie
Larry Charles Water Plant Operator Salina
Donald P. Reiff Park Technician Salina
Jim Knight Water Operator Seneca
Paul Chaffee Director of Planning Shawnee
Louis Blase City Superintendent Sylvan Grove
Carlos J. Salazar Assistant Superintendent – Street Maintenance Topeka
Gregory M. Bothwell Infrastructure Support Manager Topeka
Derald G. Smith Foreperson Topeka
Paul Chronister Operations Supervisor Unified Government/ Kansas City, KS
Sherry Colnar Administrative Support Specialist Unified Government/ Kansas City, KS
Kelly Regan Buyer Unified Government/ Kansas City, KS
Richard Brazzle Electric Distribution Supervisor Wamego
Colleen R. Hillyer City Treasurer/Billing Clerk Washington
Rick S. Chandler Animal Control Officer Wichita
Carla Jones Engineering Technician Wichita
Jeff White Environmental Scientist/Chemist Wichita
Herbert R. Lawrence Equipment Officer Wichita
Service Award recipients were invited to attend a Public Service Awards Luncheon at the League’s Annual Conference on September 18 in Wichita.