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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
November 3, 2014
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Resolution of the City Council Expressing Appreciation to Donna
Grider Upon Her Retirement
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Donna Grider upon Her Retirement
(DOC)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
DONNA GRIDER UPON HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Donna Grider has worked for the citizens of Palo Alto for more than 15 years,
serving as the City Clerk, in which position she provides information and services to help the
community fully participate in its government and make informed decisions, including attendance at
653 City Council meetings; and
WHEREAS, Donna Grider has served as the City’s Election Official for eight City Council
elections and seventeen measures, providing neutral and fair assistance to all candidates and
committees and is known for her neutral “Switzerland” approach to the election process; and
WHEREAS, Donna Grider has been an advocate of professional development, earning her Bachelor of
Art in Business from Menlo College, attaining a Certified Municipal Clerk designation on February 24, 1998,
and a Master Municipal Clerk designation on August 31, 2008, a designation held by less than thirteen
percent of all professional Municipal and Town Clerks worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Donna Grider serves as a mentor to her Staff and encourages them to pursue training and
learning opportunities for personal, professional and organizational growth; and
WHEREAS, Donna Grider has expanded transparency and service to the public, City Council and
Staff through use of technology including posting agendas, minutes, legislative history and campaign
statements online, and implementation of automated agenda preparation and management; and
WHEREAS, Donna Grider has been a community member, serving on the boards of the local Red
Cross, the Mid-Peninsula Community Media Center, and the Palo Alto Women’s Club; and
WHEREAS, Donna Grider pursued her 35 years of public service with fairness, professionalism
and a strong focus on supporting democracy at the local level; she has been a great face of the City to
the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto, hereby
gratefully records and extends its sincere appreciation and the appreciation of the community to Donna
Grider for this faithful and excellent service rendered to the City
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: November 3, 2014
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Assistant City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney City Manager