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2017 Third Quarter Employee of the Quarter Award-Cara Coppola, Planner II, Planning Department
Abstract
Action Requested: Award Cara Coppola with the Employee of the Quarter Award
Introduction & Background: Cara Coppola has worked as an entry-level planner in our Planning Department for just over a year, but boy, what a year it has been! She hit the ground running from the moment she started, taking on the coordination of the Transportation Advisory Committee and Chatham's participation in regional transportation efforts. More importantly, in this short time, she has evolved into the project manager for the comprehensive planning process which involves meeting with the steering committee and consultants, meeting and presenting materials to advisory boards throughout the county, updating the website, and reviewing documents and drafts. This is by far the largest long-range planning efforts in recent years, and has a tremendous impact on the county’s growth and development plan for years to come.
Cara’s work on this project is immeasurable and the plan would not be progressing as well as it is without her efforts. This work is far above what is expected of an entry-level planner and far beyond the initial scope of her job. It is because of her excellent work and leadership on this project that she is being nominated for the Employee of the Quarter award.
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Budgetary Impact: None
Recommendation: None