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Commendation of Steve Voeller upon his retirement - offered by Commissioner Goettel
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WHEREAS, Steve Voeller first joined Hennepin County staff as an Information Writer in 1983; and
WHEREAS, he advanced his career and took on the role of Public Affairs Officer in 2006; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 Mr. Voeller was promoted to Administrative Manager; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure in the once Public Affairs, now Communications department, Steve excelled in continuous improvement while maintaining a steadfast approach and calm persona. His expertise with the technical equipment needed to broadcast these important public proceedings has benefitted the public for many years; and
WHEREAS, Steve has led the County’s implementation of several projects that changed how Hennepin County Board meetings are shared with the public, improving transparency with each effort; and
WHEREAS, in 1995, he led the implementation of real-time closed captioning that immediately achieved accuracy ratings in the upper 90s. Steve also planned and supervised the construction of the media control room still used here on the 24th floor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Voeller spent over 40 years committed to the residents of Hennepin County through his dedicated service, his professional leadership in developing and supporting County communications, and his unwavering support to those who have served as commissioners on this board has been greatly appreciated; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners acknowledges Steve Voeller’s accomplishments, commitment and dedication to the county and its residents and wishes him well in his retirement.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval