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Kimberly and Simon Blattner awarded Sonoma’s highest honor for public service

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Sonoma Valley Sun

 

Simon and Kimberly Blattner, philanthropists and active supporters of several Sonoma Valley community and cultural organizations, have been named 2020 Acalde and Alcadessa. 

The honorary title — Spanish for Mayor — is bestowed annually on those who take a leading, selfless role in community service to Sonoma Valley.

The Blattners were saluted for their leadership, vision, and hard work on behalf of La Luz Center, Sonoma Valley Fund, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation, and Sonoma Land Trust.The announcement was made at the February 3, 2020 Council Meeting and it was ratified unanimously by the City Council.

The Pueblo-era title was revived in 1975 and is now an annual Sonoma tradition. See full list of honorees bellow. 

One of the nominations for Mr. & Mrs. Blattner noted that each of them individually would qualify as the 2020 Alcalde, but “together they are a unique team that has contributed time and energy year over year to enhance the quality of life.”  

Nominations for Alcalde are based on demonstrating a broad spectrum of voluntary community service to Sonoma Valley, service in a leadership role in at least one non-profit organization, and a history of “consistent behind-the-scenes good deeds.”

The Blattners with Juan Hernandez of La Luz Center

The City of Sonoma will host a public reception in Mr. & Mrs. Blattner’s honor on March 10, 2020, 7 p.m. at Vintage House, 264 E First Street East, Sonoma.

Reservations, though not required, are much appreciated. More information will be available shortly on the City’s website at https://www.sonomacity.org.

 PREVIOUS HONOREES

Name Alcalde Year
August Pinelli 1976
Henri Maysonnaave 1977
Jerry Casson 1978
Bob Lynch 1979
Dan Ruggles 1980
Paul & Adele Harrison 1981
Gail Fehrensen 1982
Chet Sharek 1983
Evelyn Berger 1984
Alan & Sandy Piotter 1985
Nell Lane 1986
Jim Metzger 1987
Helen Shainsky 1988
Jerry Tuller 1989
Ernest & Loyce Power 1990
Jo Baker 1991
Ligia Booker 1992
Jim Vanderbilt 1993
Nancy Parmelee 1994
George Watson 1995
Bob & Carolyn Stone 1996
L. C. “Pete” Peterson 1997
Peggy McAleese 1998
Helen Fernandez 1999
Howie Ehret 2000
Robert Cannard, Sr. 2001
Mitch Mulas 2002
Ellie Baker 2003
Sue Holman & Susan Weeks 2004
June Sheppard 2005
Al & Kathy Mazza 2006
Phyllis Carter 2007
Sy Lenz 2008
Elizabeth Kemp 2009
Niels Chew 2010
Mary Evelyn Arnold 2011
Whitney Evans 2012
Les & Judy Vadasz 2013
Suzanne Brangham 2014
Marcie Waldron 2015
Patrick Garcia 2016
Ted & Pat Eliot 2017
Marcelo Defreitas 2018
Karen Collins 2019

 




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