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A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING STEPHEN A. RENNER FOR HIS ENDURING COMMITMENT TO LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS IN THE CITY OF GAHANNA
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WHEREAS, Stephen A. Renner has been a proud resident of Gahanna for over 26 years, and has served as an elected member of the City Council since 2012; and
WHEREAS, Stephen A. Renner has dedicated his professional life to public service as Director of the Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering, leading efforts to improve water quality, abate sewer nuisances, and enhance public health in Central Ohio through strategic partnerships and robust capital improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, Stephen A. Renner has demonstrated a commitment to academic and professional excellence by enrolling in the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service’s Master of Sustainability, Security, and Resilience (MSSR) program, which has broadened his understanding of climate change, human systems, sustainable development, and resiliency; and
WHEREAS, Stephen A. Renner has applied the knowledge and skills gained from the MSSR program to his work in local government, using innovative approaches to address environmental challenges and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Gahanna and beyond; to wit: creating a Climate Urban Resilience Plan with strategies to promote green infrastructure such as rain gardens, bioswales, and trees, and identifying effective ways to involve community members in the planning and decision-making process for green initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Stephen A. Renner’s leadership extends beyond Gahanna, as evidenced by his service on the Central Ohio Climate Action Plan working group for Energy and Water Systems, and his role as a featured speaker at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s 2024 Summit on Sustainability, where he highlighted the power of community, the importance of action, and the critical need for collaboration in addressing global and local challenges; and
WHEREAS, Stephen A. Renner’s upcoming completion of the MSSR program this December is a testament to his dedication to lifelong learning, professional growth, and his desire to mentor and inspire future leaders in sustainability and public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That City Council hereby extends its recognition and commendation to Stephen A. Renner in his pursuit of and achievements in academic excellence and expresses its gratitude for his enduring commitment to sustainability efforts in the City of Gahanna, which has provided leadership in enhancing public policy.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect at the earliest period allowed by law.