As 2013 draws to a close and we usher in 2014, the City is saying goodbye to one familiar face while welcoming back another.
Earlier this year, the City of Dublin’s longest-serving City Councilmember, Cathy A. Boring, decided not to seek re-election. Following Cathy’s announcement, former City Councilmember Greg Peterson decided to run and was successful in his bid for the Ward 1 seat.
Cathy’s departure truly marks the end of an era – one filled with many remarkable accomplishments.
Since taking office in January 1994, Cathy served as vice mayor for three two-year terms and represented Council as a chair or member of the following committees: public safety, public service, administrative, finance and community development. For eight years, she served as Council representative on the Planning & Zoning Commission. She also has been the Council liaison to Dublin City Schools Board of Education, Dublin Arts Council and the Central Ohio Transit Authority Advisory Panel. In addition, she served on the Blue Ribbon Committee for Dublin City Schools.
Cathy has been a champion for many initiatives, including Emerald Fields Park, the Art in Public Places program, the Dublin Community Recreation Center, the planning and construction of Emerald Parkway, and the vision for the Bridge Street District. Throughout her career, Cathy played a significant role in helping shape the City of Dublin into the exemplary community it is today.
Not surprisingly, Cathy plans to remain active in our community and spend more time with her family. She recently became a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) through Experience Columbus. CTAs are a group of professionals whose mission is to enhance visitors’ experience in our region. Cathy also serves on the board of trustees of the Dublin Food Pantry. She and her husband, Mike Summers, have three grown children, four grandsons and one granddaughter.
We are thankful for her service to our community and wish her well.
