City staff recognized for dedication to parks

At its Jan. 20 meeting, Mercer Island’s Open Space Conservancy Trust Board recognized city staff for its dedication to local parks following the “bomb cyclone” storm on Nov. 19, 2024, as well as later storms this winter. The board observed the difficult conditions under which the city staff — including Tyler Shaw and Jenni Gregg (pictured) — worked to quickly restore Pioneer Park, its trails and trail system. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island