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To recognize Ms. Jane Dunham, in honor of her 29 years of distinguished service as the Deputy Director of the Department of Finance and Management and to thank her for her service to the residents of the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Ms. Jane Dunham, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, after her tenure as a “Bobcat” at Ohio University matriculated to The Ohio State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dunham began her distinguished career with the City of Columbus in 1984 as a Budget Management Analyst with the administration of then Mayor Dana ‘Buck’ Rhinehart; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dunham’s commitment to excellence led to her promotion as the Deputy Director of the Department of Finance and Management for the City of Columbus, and in this role Ms. Dunham worked to implement & promote higher standards of excellence and accountability; tirelessly working to ensure that public promises were fulfilled responsibly; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dunham, after earning the respect and admiration of her colleagues, the Administration and the members of Columbus City Council was given the opportunity to represent the City of Columbus on the Funding Review and Advisory Committee, worked on a host of collective bargaining negotiations, and on a number of other high level committees; establishing policies for an unparalleled, better managed Columbus in the years and decades to come; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dunham's commitment to excellence was not limited to government and public service, but also extended to her tireless advocacy for healthy living, with more than seven years of service as a yoga instructor at the Central Ohio YWCA where she, in addition to motivating others, remains committed to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dunham will be missed for her talent, expertise, quick and accurate budgetary projections, dedication to th...
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