Two longtime City employees — Director of Recreation and Parks Alex Posada and Public Information Manager Mark van de Kamp — will be recognized at Tuesday's meeting for their decades of service to Santa Maria.

Posada started his career in 1977 as a recreation activity specialist and his 46-year career makes him the longest-tenured employee in the City's 120 year history, according to city information.

Posada served as the interim city manager for a year in 2023-24, ahead of the hiring of David Rowlands, but has served primarily as the director of recreation and parks, being named to the position in 1993.

Career accomplishments listed in the agenda include the creation of the Hagerman Softball Complex, the almost completed Japanese Community Center and SmithEnos House and the future Sant

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