MPD officer earns award
1/25/13
Officer Pam Brume is the Marana Police Department’s honoree for the Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of Southern Arizona for 2012.
Brume has been with the Marana Police Department for four years. She is part of the department’s honor guard and continually looks for opportunities to increase her job knowledge through training and on the job experience. Brume has attended advanced training for handling critical incidents, as well as the Northwestern Accident Investigation I and II (with more than 200 hours of advanced training in collision investigations).
She has also attended the advanced Standard Field Sobriety testing, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus training and has completed the requirements to become a certified HGN technician. She is fluent in Spanish, Persian and sign language, is a martial arts instructor and has her bachelor’s degree in psychology and linguistics.
“When the command staff talks about future leaders in the organization, Officer Brume’s name consistently comes up in the discussions,” said Marana Chief of Police Terry Rozema. “Her drive and initiative will undoubtedly allow her to excel in any area she chooses.”
The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational and patriotic non-profit organization that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of citizenship and the creation of one nation and one people from many nations.
Brume was among the honorees at the Tucson Installation of Chapter Officers and Law Enforcement Awards Banquet on Jan. 19.
Marana resident hired as utilities director
7/31/12
The Town has hired long-time Tucson Water employee and Marana resident John Kmiec as its utilities director. He starts work Aug. 27.
Kmiec, who has been with Tucson Water since 2001, is the utility’s environmental & regulatory compliance supervisor. His group is responsible for potable water and reuse water compliance activities. Tucson Water is Southern Arizona’s largest water utility, serving more than 700,000 customers.
Kmiec is past president of WateReuse Arizona, an international group of organizations and individuals working to improve and increase local water supplies. He has presented nationally and internationally on Tucson Water’s reclaimed water program.
“John’s experience will be invaluable as the Town continues exploring the many benefits of its water portfolio,” said Town Manager Gilbert Davidson. “We are pleased to add a person with his expertise to our strong team.”
He has also served Tucson Water as hydrologist, environmental scientist and reclaimed water/backflow prevention supervisor.
Kmiec has a master’s in public administration (Troy University), a bachelor’s in geological sciences (Michigan State University) and is a certified public manager (Arizona State University).
Finance Department earns national award
7/23/12
The Town of Marana Finance Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its FY 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Town has received the honor four consecutive years.
The certificate is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting. The award, voted on by an impartial panel, is given to recipients that demonstrate a “spirit of full disclosure” to communicate their financial stories and motivate users and groups to read their annual financial reports.
A team led by Finance Director Erik Montague produced Marana’s annual financial report.
“The Town is committed to transparency in everything it does,” Montague said. “That approach is especially important in finance. Our citizens want to know that we are spending their dollars in an open and responsible manner.”
The GFOA promotes the professional management of governments for the public benefit by identifying and developing financial policies and best practices and promoting their use through education, training, facilitation of member networking and leadership. The non-profit GFOA serves approximately 17,500 government finance professionals in North America.
Tortolita Mountain Trails recognized by state
5/3/12
Trails that the Town built and maintain in the Tortolita Mountains have earned Arizona State Trail status.
Arizona’s State Trails System is an invaluable resource, offering a diversity of quality non-motorized trails that inspire people to experience the state’s magnificent outdoor environment and cultural history. The trails system is established to recognize and promote trails that are of special significance to Arizona residents and visitors.
The state system has more than 600 trails. The Arizona State Parks and Arizona State Committee on Trails monitor conditions and promote the trails in various ways.
The Tortolita trails will be included in the next edition of the Arizona State Parks and Trails publication, the Arizona State Parks website and promoted at state park locations and events.
