Anaheim, CA – Last week, Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Park Planning and Development Manager Laura Taylor received the Staff Person of the Year award from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) during the association’s Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase, September 25-28, 2019.
Since Laura’s hiring in 2013, she has been praised by community members, colleagues and professional associations alike. General Manager Patrick Larkin, who oversees District operations, felt they “hit the jackpot,” with Laura, a certified landscape architect in three states with a vision for future improvements. Not only was she vital in the Nexus Study, Capital Improvement Plan and County-Wide Fee Initiative for CRPD, Laura took the time to make a difference in tasks that seemed minor, like changing the record-keeping system into a digital filing system. She is a mentor and a leader who inspires her team to be their best. She currently manages all Park Planning and Development projects, including construction of new parks or acceptance of turn-key parks and Measure J renovation projects.
“I am so grateful for my coworkers who nominated me, that in itself is a deep honor,” Laura said in her acceptance speech. She spent her few minutes acknowledging the team she works with and how they contribute to the District’s impeccable work. Watch the full award video on our Facebook page!
Congratulations, Laura!
About CSDA: The California Special Districts Association is a 501c(6), not-for-profit association that was formed in 1969 to promote good governance and improved core local services through professional development, advocacy and other services for all types of independent special districts.