Eight individuals were recognized as being in the Top 100 Most powerful Women in Union County according to the Union County Weekly during the City Council Regular Meeting on April 9, 2024.

Pictured above left to right: Council Member Surluta Anthony, Council Member Julie Thompson, Fire Capt. Katie Hinson, Planning and Development Director Lisa Stiwinter, Police Lt. Morgan Malone, Police Lt. Monique Holt, Police Lt. Renee Hower, and (absent: Police Capt. Shannon Huntley).

“The City of Monroe is blessed to have a number of outstanding individuals including elected officials and employees recognized in the top 100 Most Powerful Women in Union County 2024,” said City Manager Mark Watson.

“The newspaper has published the list [of most powerful women] for a few years now to spotlight women in leadership roles within business, education, government, nonprofits and other sectors of the community,” according to the Union County Weekly.

NATIONAL YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK PROCLAMATION

Mayor Robert Burns issued a proclamation recognizing National Youth Apprenticeship Week as part of the City’s Good Jobs, Great Cities designation by the National League of Municipalities and the United States Department of Labor.

“The City of Monroe recognizes and celebrates the importance of Registered Apprenticeship programs in inspiring more young individuals to pursue pathways that contribute to a skilled and prosperous workforce,” said Mayor Robert Burns.

Dr. Mark Little, Dean of Applied Technical Programs at South Piedmont Community College, received the proclamation from Mayor Burns during the meeting.

Pictured above left to right: Dr. Mark Little, Mayor Robert Burns

As part of the Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy, the City of Monroe has launched MonroeWorks, a new initiative designed to connect Monroe’s job-seekers with precision manufacturing firms and educate on hiring and training opportunities. Learn more at MonroeWorks.org.

NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH PROCLAMATION

Mayor Burns also issued a proclamation recognizing May 2024 as National Preservation Month to foster awareness and appreciation of historic structures and historic contributions that have shaped the history of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina and America.

“Historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds. It’s important to celebrate the role of history in our lives,” said Mayor Burns.

Two events sponsored by the City of Monroe Historic District Commission will take place as part of National Preservation Month: a photo contest for a historic district calendar and an Architecture Scavenger Hunt.

The photo contest will allow individuals to submit photos to staff via email. Those photos will then be posted on the City’s social media pages. The top 12 photos with the most reactions will be featured in the calendar.

The scavenger hunt will have individuals complete a scavenger hunt form and then submit the completed form to be entered into a raffle.

Pictured above left to right: Mayor Robert Burns, Keri Mendler

“These events will engage citizens in recognizing May as National Preservation Month, and highlight our historic features in Monroe,” said Senior Planner Keri Mendler.

More details for these two events will be released in a few weeks.

Watch the full City Council Regular Meeting on our YouTube channel