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Woman of Achievement

Congratulations to Cora Scott, city of Springfield director of public information and civic engagement, on being honored by Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe as a 2023 Woman of Achievement! Ten women were honored this year for their contributions to Missouri communities and the state.

2023 Outstanding City Clerk Award

Berkeley City Clerk Deanna Jones was presented with the prestigious Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association’s 2023 Outstanding City Clerk Award at the annual MoCCFOA Spring Institute banquet held in Columbia, Missouri, in March. The purpose of the Award is to recognize a city clerk or finance officer who has demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to their municipality, community and professional organization.

Deanna is a member of the Eastern Division of MoCCFOA. She has served as president of her division along with various state city clerk committees from 1998-present. She has earned the designation of Missouri Professional City Clerk from MoCCFOA and Master Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). Deanna has served as a mentor to fellow clerks in the Eastern Division since 2014. She has served with the city of Berkeley for nearly 11 years.

New! MML Planning and Zoning Handbook

MML is excited to announce the availability of a new handbook on planning and zoning. The booklet should serve as the perfect primer for new officials on your city’s planning and zoning commission. It can also be a good reference for current officials. Attorney Brian Malone conducted the legal review for this 2023 edition of the booklet. This new handbook features an enhanced layout, design and more graphics. MML members may login and download a pdf of the booklet for free on the MML website (News & Publications/ Handbooks). It is available for purchase to non-members for $50.

Excellence in Government Award

The Missouri Government Finance Officers of Missouri selected Lori Obermoeller, finance director for the city of Creve Coeur, as this year’s recipient of the GFOA-Mo’s Excellence in Government Award. The Award is presented for displaying the high standard of leadership, professionalism, ethics, and integrity promoted by the Missouri Government Finance Officers Association.

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