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Fremont: State of the City Address
Chamber Calendars .........8
Excerpts from Mayor Terry M. Overmyer’s remarks in February of this year
Accounting: Reducing Costs ............. 12
I come before you this evening to report on the State of the City and to speak both frankly and candidly to the residents of
and across America. Please take time to remember those in the armed forces on active duty, the reservists and service members who have fallen in the line of duty. Think of the fearless men and women who put on a uniform every day to make freedom possible. I would very
our community, the fine employees of our city and to those at all levels of our government. If you have attended a State of the City address before, you know that I like to begin by thanking our military men and women who fight for the very freedom that we enjoy here in Fremont
much like to thank the elected officials who took time away from their schedules to be here today. My colleagues in City government who need to be recognized are City Auditor John Lauer, City Treasurer Holly Elder and especially the City Law Director Robert Hart for his great legal
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service to this community in 2010. Before I go any further, let me recognize Fremont City Council which is comprised of fellow citizens, with diverse perspectives, who are both compassionate and devoted individuals who love our City and who have been wonderful partners in so many of the endeavors I will talk about today. President O. Duane Simmons, Council members Don Nalley, Bob Marker, James Weaver, Richard Root, Larry Jackson, Jim Melle and Mike Koebel all who continue to move your City forward. I commend our employees for their faithfulness in carrying out their duties with integrity, given both the economic downturn and ever-increasing public scrutiny. Last year we asked them to continue to deliver high-quality, cost effective City services even while freezing their wages. We have asked them to do more with less and they delivered. There was no less demand for their work. No less need for police protection, for road repair, for water and sewer, parks and recreation and fighting fires. And through it all, they remained dedicated to Fremont. Weathering 2010 is also a great credit to Safety Service Director Sam Derr. I am happy to report he has made it through his first full year with the City as Safety Service Director, and is still here. Despite some challenges he has proved he was the right pick for this very important position. His leadership in these challenging times has been vital. Sam, thank you; and keep up the good work. Since I took office, my administration has been focused on both short-term and
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