The Santa Maria City Council gave the green light to the creation of "James 'Jim' D. Glines Way" on Tuesday night, closing the circle on initial discussions to honor "Mr. Santa Maria" that began in June.

With members of the Glines family, friends and numerous individuals touched by Glines' generosity, passion for the Santa Maria valley and philanthropic efforts in attendance, the council unanimously passed a proclamation to rename a portion of S. Miller Street in honor of the longtime banker, auctioneer and community champion who died in February.

"I believe he was the face of every auction that he participated in," said Lupe Alvarez, Community Bank of Santa Maria board member, and former mayor of Guadalupe.

"He brought in so much money for every organization. He did it selflessly. He d

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