HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 May Public Works WeekPROCLAMATION
National Public Works Week, May 19-24, 2025
Public works professionals are essential to our community's safety, sustainability, and well-
being. Their work supports the infrastructure and services that keep Columbia Heights
moving —from clean water and reliable roads to waste management, public buildings, and
emergency response systems.
Here in Columbia Heights, our Public Works Department also cares for our parks, city gardens,
flower plantings, and urban forest. They manage water quality, stormwater systems, and the
upkeep of sidewalks and streets. Every time we turn on a faucet, walk or drive through our city,
or have compost, garbage, or recycling picked up, we benefit from their dedication.
Public works is more than a service —it's a meaningful and rewarding career. It offers
opportunities in engineering, maintenance, operations, and environmental stewardship. Our
Public Works staff takes great pride in serving the Columbia Heights community with care and
commitment.
These professionals —engineers, managers, and frontline staff —build, maintain, and protect the
systems that support everyday life. Their purpose -driven presence is constant, whether in quiet
maintenance or during critical emergencies.
National Public Works Week, now in its 65th year and sponsored by the American Public
Works Association and Canadian Public Works Association, recognizes the importance of these
public servants across North America.
I encourage everyone in Columbia Heights — residents, civic leaders, and students alike — to
learn more about the value of public works and to thank the people behind the scenes who help
our city thrive.
I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, proudly proclaim May 18-24, 2025,
National Public Works Week in in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State
of Minnesota, U.S.A.
This week, let us honor the public works professionals who protect our health, ensure our
safety, and enhance our qualityiof life.
r r
ada arquez ula, Mayor
May 12, 2025