When Charles Lamb was first elected to the Edmond City Council in 1993 he brought with him a wealth of experience in housing and urban development issues and quickly developed an abiding interest in public power systems. A native of Perry, he graduated in 1967 from Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, MO, and in 1970 from the University of Central Oklahoma. He received his Master’s in Urban Affairs at UCO in 1980, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Read MoreCarl Frederick Reherman’s nomination noted that he is always able to see the future, to dream bigger and farther than others, but as one who also has the ability and drive to find the people and resources to fulfill those dreams. In the past 37 years Carl has turned his dreams into programs that have had a profound affect on all Oklahoma cities and towns as well as municipal leadership throughout Oklahoma and beyond.
Read MoreAs an employee of the city of Shawnee for 51 years, Bertha Ann Young achieved an unprecedented career of integrity, leadership, professional development, and support for the appointed and elected officers and employees involved in municipal government. She began employment with the city as a cashier in the water department at age 20 in August 1948 and retired as the City Treasurer/Finance Director in August 1999, after having advanced through the positions of Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk, and City Treasurer.
Read MoreTony Rivera retired at the end of July after a 46-year career with municipal governments in Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama. He began his municipal government career in 1971 as a city electrician for the City of Okmulgee, advancing through several positions until appointed as City-Clerk-Treasurer in 1978.
Read MoreTony Rivera retired at the end of July after a 46-year career with municipal governments in Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama. He began his municipal government career in 1971 as a city electrician for the City of Okmulgee, advancing through several positions until appointed as City-Clerk-Treasurer in 1978.
Read MoreAlbert Veltema, perhaps more than any other city or town official since 1973, can be credited with assuring abundant sources and lowest cost wholesale power to most Oklahoma municipal electric communities. Albert (Buddy) Veltema retired in 2002 as City Manager of the City of Walters after 27 years of services as manager or Treasurer.
Read MoreDon Bown holds the unique distinction of having been president of four state-wide municipal organizations - the Oklahoma Municipal League, the City Management Association of Oklahoma, the Clerks, Treasurers, and Finance Officers Association of Oklahoma, and the Government Finance Officers Association of Oklahoma. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regional Councils; and, like Terry Powell, as a Regional Vice President for the International City/County Management Association.
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