City of Lake City officials went to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional and Senate members along with their staff to discuss matters of importance including the City of Lake City’s waste water treatment project and CNG legislation or (Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles). The visit produced good discussions about the environment and the current economic strains facing the State and the Lake City area. City officials also discussed several appropriation requests that could have a profound effect on job creation and community investment.

 

While visiting, the City presented to Senator Bill Nelson a key to City along with a commemorative seal for the City’s 150th birthday.

November 8, 2008

2008 Veteran's Day Parade

Mayor Stephen M. Witt, Councilmember Jake Hill, Jr., Councilmember Eugene Jefferson, and Councilmember Melinda Moses waiting for the start of the 2008 Veteran's Day Parade. Lake City Firefighter Gerald Ford also pictured.

November 7 , 2008

Columbia High School 2008 Homecoming Parade

Chief  Carlton Tunsil and Assistant Chief Frank Armijo leading the way.

Go Tigers!!!

Showing Tiger Pride is Mayor Stephen Witt, Councilmember Jake Hill, Jr., Councilmember Melinda Moses, City Clerk Audrey Sikes, City Manager Scott Reynolds, Citizen Advocate Audre' Washington, and Lake City Firefighter Gerald Ford.

Bringing up the end of the parade is the Lake City Police Department.

September 12, 2008

City of Lake City

Community 9/11 memoral service in Olustee Park.

Click to view program of events

Presentation of the Colors

Dennis Roberts, Public Defender from the 3rd judicial circuit

gives the key note speech at the service.

Vice-Mayor George Ward Reads the City Proclamtion for September 11th.

Click to view "We Will Never Forget" proclamation

Scott Reynolds, City Manager give the welcoming statement.

September 2008

Presentation of Check from

Department of Community Affairs

for Tornado Disaster

Mayor Witt along with Councilman Jefferson, Gail Stafford, Representative Boyd, City Manager Scott Reynolds, Scott Koons from the Regional Planning Council, Senator Oelrich, Mario Taylor and Stefan Kalakowski accept a $1.4 Million check from the Department of Community Affairs for the rebuilding of homes after the March 7th tornado.  Message From Secretary Pelham to Mayor Witt

Mario Taylor presents the $1.4 Million Check to Mayor Witt.

May 2008

Florida Disaster Recovery Fund

Presentation

Representative Boyd presents a $25,000 check from the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund to Mayor Witt and Councilman Jefferson to assist the United Way with tornado survivors.

Rita Dopp from the United Way accepts the check from Representative Boyd

2008

CDBG Grant Presentation

Vice-Mayor John Robertson is receiving a $750,000 Housing grant from the Department of Community Affairs in Tallahassee. This grant will improve the quality of life for many of our citizens. Call Growth Management (Larry Lee) at 719-5750 or Citizens’ Advocate (Audre’ J. Washington) at 719-5742 for details.