By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project During her two terms in office, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne helped steer Somerville through rapid change while keeping equity and inclusion at the center of city decision making. Drawing …
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Posts related to outgoing mayors/mayoral legacies.
A Legacy of Place-Making: Outgoing Blacksburg Mayor Reflects on Growth, Sustainability, and Quality of Life
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project As Leslie Hager-Smith’s tenure as Mayor of Blacksburg winds down, she leaves behind a town that feels both fundamentally transformed and fiercely protected. After eight years of public …
Mayor Victoria Woodards: A Legacy of Listening and Service in Tacoma
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project The tenure of Mayor Victoria Woodards in Tacoma, Washington, will stand out less for conventional projects and more for the philosophy of service she brought to the office. …
The Architectural Legacy of Transformation: Brian Kulpa’s Impact on Amherst, NY
By: Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project When Brian Kulpa leaves office at the end of this year, he’ll be remembered as a pragmatic leader who steered the Town of Amherst through a period of …
Outgoing Mayor Danene Sorace reflects on City’s successes
By: Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project As Mayor Danene Sorace gets ready to step down at the end of the year, she’s reflecting on her time leading Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Sorace has been focused on …
Woodmere’s Juneteenth Celebration Expands with Art, Reflection, and Tribute to Outgoing Mayor Ben Holbert
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project This year’s Juneteenth celebration in Woodmere, Ohio, will be special for several reasons. The event is expanding to four days, beginning on Thursday, June 19, and will include …