City Clerk Claire Lider named 2009 City Employee of the Year

Acting City Manager John Williams announced City Clerk Claire Lider, as the City of Battle Ground's 2009 Employee of the Year at the March 10th State of the City Address. Claire was selected from nine individuals nominated by fellow City employees for their exemplary efforts on behalf of the city during the past year.

Other nominees for City of Battle Ground Employee of the Year were:

• Officer Chris Crouch, Police Department
• Tamara Gunter, Executive Department
• Mark Herceg, Engineering Department
• Kerry Hymas, Public Works
• Carol Landwehr, Municipal Court
• Joy Lee, Finance & Information Services Department
• Dan Oehler, Finance & Information Services Department
• Mike Wilcock, Public Works Department

John Williams spoke to Ms. Lider's dedicated service to the City, "Claire demonstrates an exemplary level of service to both citizens and colleagues. She is a dedicated professional who has earned the respect and commendation of staff, citizens and the larger community."