At its last meeting the Monrovia City Council honored retiring Community Services Director Tina Cherry for 30 years of public service and 12 years in Monrovia, including leading the Community Services Department. Council members praised her impact on library and recreation programs, parks, and youth services.
Councilmembers and the City Manager described Cherry as a leader of excellence, integrity, and contagious joy, known for meticulous attention to detail and a “give a damn” commitment to the community. They credited her with strengthening parks, including Lucinda Garcia Park, Julian Fisher Park, Satoru Tsuneshi Park, and Canyon Park, expanding programming, mentoring youth and interns.
Cherry thanked the Council, expressed pride in the department’s accomplishments and said she is confident in newly promoted Community Services Director Rebecca Sandoval-Riba, who she said is prepared and principled.
- Brad Haugaard
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