AUDIO: Councilman Uranga Offers These Gracious Words In Adjourning Council Meeting In Honor Of Tom Stout

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(December 18, 2020) --As promised, Councilman Roberto Uranga moved to adjourn the December 15 City Council meeting to honor Tom Stout, a visble and audible civic presence on behalf of neighborhood residents and taxpayers citywide for roughly three decades. Mr. Stout, who co-founded the LB Taxpayers Association, passed away Dec. 5.

Councilman Uranga said Mr. Stout was "committed to the City. He was committed to his neighborhood. He was committed to being a very important part of our City." Citing Mr. Stout's long-time involvement in the Wrigley neighborhood and as a co-writer of ballot arguments on city ballot measures, Councilman Uranga called Mr. Stout's civic engagement "unparalled "

To hear Councilman Uranga's adjournment words, click here

Mayor Garcia followed with brief comments expressing condolences on the City's behalf to Mr. Stout's family..

Mr. Stout in his Facebook selfie.