2019 02 05 Cindy Domenico Day Proclamation

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LCityof Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 CINDY DOMENICO DAY FEBRUARY 5, 2019 Whereas, the City Council wishes to recognize Commissioner Cindy Domenico for her extensive and exceptional representation of southeast Boulder County and the City of Louisville, and for her many years of public service; and Whereas, in 2007, after the death of Tom Mayer, Cindy Domenico was appointed County Commissioner and was then elected three times to represent the southeastern portion of Boulder County including the City of Louisville in District 3, on the Boulder County Board of Commissioners, each time garnering more than 6o% of voter support; and Whereas, prior to her tenure as Commissioner, Cindy was appointed as the County Assessor in 1996 and was subsequently elected Boulder County Assessor for three consecutive terms; and Whereas, Cindy was raised on her family's multi -generation farm on Baseline Road in Lafayette, and grew up appreciatingfarming, hard work, stewardship of the land and care and concern for animals and others, and Whereas, Cindy stayed true to her deep roots in agriculture by working to protect local agriculture and the conservation of agricultural land, and to provide support for farmers and local food production, through projects such as the Harney-Lastoka Kerr Community Gardens, and Whereas, she remained a tireless champion of open space, land conservation and historic preservation in southeast Boulder County, assisting with the preservation of the Mayhoffer property and many other open space lands that contribute to the City of Louisville's remaining agricultural and rural character, and incredible network of trails; and Whereas; Cindy promoted a culture of collaboration at Boulder County, which helped to support strong partnerships and foster successful collaborations with municipalities across the County and State; and Whereas, throughout her tenure as Commissioner, Cindy developed a deep knowledge and expertise in Health and Human Services, and championed numerous efforts to improve the lives of Louisville and County residents in need, and Whereas, in 2012, Cindy supported and assisted with the transition of the Louisville. Housing Authority to the Boulder County Housing Authority, and was instrumental in the 2016 development of the Kestrel affordable housing development; and Whereas, Cindy assisted in responding to numerous natural disasters, including the 2013 flood, and helped advocate for the City of Louisville and neighboring jurisdictions for federal assistance to mitigate the impacts, and