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Central City Fire Chief Allen, former Lone Tree Mayor Millet named recipients of the 2024 Sam Mamet Good Governance Award
DENVER, Colo. – Thursday, June 27, 2024 –The Colorado Municipal League (CML) announced at the 102nd CML Annual Conference that City of Central Fire Chief Gary Allen and former City of Lone Tree Mayor Jaqueline Millet were named the recipients of the 2024 Sam Mamet Good Governance Award. The award, established in 2019 and named in honor of retired CML Executive Director Sam Mamet, recognizes individuals who exemplify and strive to promote the principles of good governance.
“The winners and all of the nominees represent the best of the best when it comes to principles of good governance,” said Kevin Bommer, CML executive director. “The leadership necessary to instill greater levels of civility and commitment to providing accessibility for all to their government shines through in each of the nominees and those selected to receive the Mamet Award.” 
To learn more about the winners and watch videos profiling their achievements, visit cml.org/utility-pages/about-cml/sam-mamet-good-governance-award.
The award nominations were submitted by CML members and voted on by members of the CML Executive Board. This year, CML received a total of 20 nominations.
The following Colorado leaders were the other nominees:
- Gary Allen, City of Central Fire Chief
- Joseph Ayala, City of La Junta Mayor
- Tuggy Dunton, Town of Ignacio Clerk/Treasurer
- Miranda Fisher, Town of Nederland Town Administrator
- Shane Hale, Town of Windsor Town Administrator
- Deborah Hess, Town of Granby Clerk/Planning Coordinator
- Denise Howell, City of Manitou Springs City Administrator
- Rick Klein, City of La Junta Former City manager
- Jeff Layman, Town of Silt Special Projects
- Matthew LeCerf, Town of Johnstown Town Manager
- Brian Lujan, Town of Center Town Manager
- José Madrigal, City of Durango City Manager
- Matthew Magley, Town of Superior Town Manager
- Paula Medina, Town of La Jara Mayor
- Jacqueline Millet, City of Lone Tree Former Mayor
- Mark Morgan, City of Durango City Attorney
- Hunter Mortensen, Town of Frisco Mayor
- Timothy M. O’Brien, City and County of Denver City Auditor
- Michael Penny, City of Castle Pines City Manager
- Marisa Stoller, City of Pueblo City Clerk
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