Award Presented to Three Town Commissioners

At the 10/11/21 St. Leo Town Commission meeting, Eryn Russell (Florida League of Cities Ambassador) presented Mayor Pro Tem James Hallett, O.S.B. with the Mayor John Land Years of Service Award. Hallett is the third currently-serving St. Leo Commissioner to receive the Award. Mayor Richard Christmas and Commissioner Donna DeWitt, O.S.B. were recipients in 2017.

Named in honor of longtime Apopka Mayor John Land who served his city for more than 60 years, this award honors elected municipal officials for their extensive years of dedicated public service. The Florida League of Cities award is presented to those officials who have served for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 years. Elected officials are presented with a resolution and lapel pin recognizing their years of service.