Movers and Shakers

MO VERS& SHAKERS

Chino Valley Fire District Finance Director Steve Heide (center) was installed in January as president of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers during the CSMFO Annual Conference in Anaheim. Steve is just the second special district member and first fire district representative to serve as the elected president of CSMFO in the 63-year history of this statewide professional association for government finance officers.

The Oxnard Harbor District Board of Commissioners appointedCelina Zacarias as harbor commissioner. Commissioner Zacarias will be filling the vacancy left by the passing of Commissioner Dr. Manuel Lopez. Ms. Zacarias brings a wealth of experience, community and business relationships. Her knowledge of the port, its contributions to both the economy, the community and its operations helped guide the board’s consideration among a room of highly qualified candidates.

The Cucamonga Valley Water District recognized Randy Stewart, controls analyst as the recipient of its Employee Innovation Recognition Program Award. This program was established to recognize employees who are forwardthinking and have implemented tools, policies, and procedures that have improved work processes and provided solutions to enhance district operations, which also resulted in time and financial savings. Mr. Stewart was honored for his dedication and contributions to enhancing how the district’s machines and equipment function together, which allow CVWD’s water and wastewater systems to operate continuously.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District was awarded the 2020 Overall Champion of CalICMA’s Talent Action Program. Overall Champion is the highest level achieved by a municipality or a special district for attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining talented employees, while at the same time improving workplace culture. This award is a team effort, so all district employees, including the board of directors, are congratulated for receiving this award.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District received certificate of achievement awards from the Government and Finance Officers Association for its comprehensive and popular annual financial reports.

The comprehensive annual financial report provides a detailed view of agency finances, while the popular annual financial report makes financial highlights easily understandable.

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Placentia Library District recently received four awards! The district was named Employer of the Year by the Placentia Chamber of Commerce; Library Board President Gayle Carline received the 2020 Citizen of the Year award; Purposeful Loving Fearless Friends (PLFF), Placentia Library Foundation, was named the 2020 Non-profit Organization of the Year; and their Teen Advisory Club Member America Martinez received the Youth of the Year Award!

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