La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council recognized Supervisor Don Knabe on August 9^th for his career of public service, local support, and leadership for the past 20 years. The Supervisor’s term ends in November.

During his time as Supervisor, Knabe saw the City of La Mirada’s facilities expand to include the Community Gymnasium, Community Resource Center, Activity Center,

La Mirada City Council members Ed Eng, Steve De Ruse, Larry Mowles and Pauline Deal with Supervisor Don Knabe (center).

Community Sheriff’s Station, and Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. His support was instrumental in making many of these facilities come to fruition.

Currently, Supervisor Knabe’s “Operation Libraries” project is investing over $4.4 million to renovate the La Mirada Library, which will open by the end of the year.

Supervisor Knabe also created the very popular Knabe Katch Fishing Derby in 1996. The 20^th event takes place this year on Saturday, September 24^th, as always at Regional Park Lake. The event’s future is uncertain after this year.

Supervisor Knabe was presented with a recognition plaque and a framed photo collage at the August 9th City Council meeting.