Marie Seneca from the City of Pomona Receives the Gilbert E. Hanson Award

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Marie Seneca, the mayor for the City of Pomona was the recipient of the Gilbert E. Hanson award this year. She has been serving as Mayor of the city since 2010. Marie’s civic journey started in 2007, when she joined the governing body as a council person, and then stepped up to fulfill the remaining term of the Mayor just 3 short years later. She’s remained steadfast in that role ever since, and her vision and leadership have set a high standard for the city’s future among city employees and citizens alike. Her support and contributions to ongoing developments include the following accomplishments:

  • Spearheading economic development projects that have attracted growth and helped stimulate the local economy.
  • Overseeing the renovation of critical infrastructure including roads, water and sewer improvement projects, parks, and the new AMI system for utilities.
  • Implementing programs that address the needs of her city’s diverse population, including partnership with organizations that will work with community development, senior services and public health initiatives.
  • Leading efforts to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility by being the first to recycle and reduce or eliminate waste.
  • Championed the development of the KMEA lineman services for the Osage City and Pomona crew.

Marie continues to strive to support and contribute to the ongoing development projects and prosperity of her community. She has not only shown up and displayed exceptional service and dedication to her city but continues to help her community thrive in all possible ways.

Marie was unable to attend the Annual Conference to receive the award. The award was presented to her at Pomona’s council meeting on December 2, 2024.