| 2023 Clerk of the Year Recipient Debbie Jermann, MMC Clerk of the Board for the C-TRAN On March 16th, during the Annual Banquet at the Skamania Lodge, now Immediate Past President Shawn Campbell presented the 2023 Clerk of the Year award to…. Debbie Jermann, MMC!!! Deb is the Clerk of the Board for C-Tran. As most everyone knows, Deb served on the WMCA Board in many roles but most notably as our COVID-19 President. Deb has over 30 years of public service in Oregon and Washington. Debbie was nominated by C-Tran Executive Officer Shawn Donaghy and C-Tran Deputy Clerk of the Board/Labor Relations Administrator Morgan Stubbe and Deborah Estrada, MMC. They wrote, “The relationships with Debbie’s respective staff have made partnerships between our office and our elected teams the closest that it has been in the history of our agency. Likewise, within her role as the Clerk, she continues to excel at working for both our Board directly, but also the staff associated with our elected officials. A prime example of this is our I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, a multi-billion-dollar mega-project between two states requiring the agency to be front and center. Debbie’s network has allowed C-Tran to not only be at the forefront of this project but has kept us in full communication with all the stakeholders.” Additionally, “Debbie’s work in the realm of Public Records and Records Management has propelled C-Tran into the modern day. Digitizing all of C-Tran’s records has streamlined records processes as well as reduced storage for certain documents on-site. This has also created an expediency for Public Records Requests to the agency. Partnerships with local media as well as agencies that request critical data are now able to be fulfilled at a much more consistent and faster pace than in years past,” stated her nominees. With over 30 years of public service Debbie’s depth of knowledge is unrivaled. If you have a question, problem, or just need a good laugh, she has always been the go-to Clerk! Debbie has served on several WMCA committees throughout her career — most notably the Fundraising Committee where she has consistently and enthusiastically committed herself to raising thousands for WMCA scholarships. Debbie regularly invents non-traditional ways to create new and exciting auction items. Whether choosing to bring several items for auction, outbidding (and overbidding) zealous peers, negotiating on behalf of WMCA. She is a FUNdraising Champion! Debbie has been an outstanding member of WMCA helping any other agencies that would benefit from her advice and understanding of the profession. She continues to study and improve her craft daily, looking for opportunities to share current ideas or improve the status-quo. In addition to WMCA she also helps local agencies, as well as the Washington State Transit Association, the American Public Transportation Association, the Bus Coalition and many other critical organizations. Debbie is an exceptional leader, mentor, friend, and clerk that has earned the respect of her peers, mentees, and the entire WMCA membership. Congratulations, Deb, and Thank you for your selfless service to WMCA and the Clerk World in general! You truly are an amazing person! |
Past Recipients
2023 - Debbie Jermann, C-TRAN 2022 - Gina Anderson, Woodland 2021 - Bonnie Wilkins, Des Moines 2020 - Alice Attwood, Tonasket
2019 - Deborah Estrada, Mercer Island 2018 - Christy O'Flaherty, Tukwila 2017 - Diana Quinn. Algona 2016 - Mari Ripp, Woodland 2015 - Dee Roberts, South Bend 2014 - Carol Etgen, Fife 2013 - Alice Bush, Lakewood 2012 - Ali Spietz, Mercer Island 2011 - Margo Tackett, Westport 2010 - Pam Kolacy, Port Townsend 2009 - Cheryl Proffitt-Schmidt, North Bend 2008 - Virginia Olsen, Mountlake Terrace 2007 - Terri Pfister, Spokane 2006 - Cindy Aldous, Marcus 2005 - Sharon Mattioli, Shoreline 2004 - Doris Sorum, Tacoma 2003 - Agnes Bennick, Yelm 2002 - Kelly Hennessey, Mill Creek 2001 - Roland Signett, Ferndale 2000 - Pam Olsen, Brewster 1999 - Diane Underwood, Cashmere 1998 - Linda Ruehle, Issaquah 1997 - Linda Alvar, Lynnwood 1996 - Margery Price, Kennewick 1995 - Mable Knowles, Waterville 1994 - Doris Schaible, Redmond 1993 - Marie O’Connell, Bellevue 1992 - Robin Wohlheuter, Auburn 1991 - Marie Jensen, Kent 1990 - Beverly Garvey, Prosser | Nomination CriteriaApplications due by Friday, February 2, 2024 The criteria for the Clerk of the Year nomination include:
The nominee must have made significant contributions or performed outstanding service to WMCA, to the profession of municipal clerk, and to his/her individual municipality in the following areas:
Nominations should be submitted in a confidential manner and in collaboration with the nominee’s elected officials, appointed officials, supervisor, or colleagues by including letter(s) of support. The only WMCA members not eligible to be considered for nomination are those holding the office of President, President-Elect, Vice President and Past President. Don’t let this opportunity to recognize one of your peers pass you by! The WMCA President selects the Clerk of the Year. The person who nominated the Clerk of the Year will be notified to determine how the recipients jurisdiction, as well as family/guest(s), will be provided the necessary information should they wish to attend the annual banquet. |
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