The city of Goleta recognizes and commends it dedicated Goleta City Clerk Division during Professional Municipal Clerks Week, April 30 through May 6.

Making this year even more special, the city said is that its long-time City Clerk Deborah Lopez is celebrating 20 years of distinguished service, 18 of them years in her leadership position.

“Deborah Lopez has been with the city of Goleta almost since its beginning, and our city has flourished under her guidance in this critical government position,” said Mayor Paula Perotte.

“Her attention to detail, flexibility and professionalism is beyond what we could ever hope for or imagine. We applaud Deborah and her team for the outstanding work they do day in and day out to keep our city running smoothly,” Perotte said.

“I love my job and feel grateful to have such a great supportive team and to serve as the city clerk of such a wonderful place,” Lopez said.

Lopez started with Goleta as an administrative assistant in 2003. She served as an accounting specialist and deputy city clerk before being hired as the city clerk in 2005.

Lopez grew up in the Stockton, California, area and worked in the private sector before starting with the city of Goleta.

The mother of six and grandmother of 14, Lopez said she is especially proud that one of her children followed in her footsteps and is also a city clerk.

The Goleta City Clerk Division team also includes deputy city clerks Liana Campos and David Cutaia; and Public Records specialist Blake Markum.

Community members who want to let them know what a great job they are doing, can send an email to CityClerkGroup@cityofgoleta.org.

To thank Lopez, email to dlopez@cityofgoleta.org or visit facebook.com/cityofgoleta and leave a comment on this post.

The City Clerk Division is the backbone of any city, serving as the information center for functions of local government and providing a professional link between community members, local governing bodies, and agencies of government at all levels.

The division is also the Historian of the Records, taking care of the recorded history of the city.

The division is responsible for all City Council meetings, including maintaining a record of the proceedings. The team did a stellar job of transitioning to hybrid meetings (offering both in-person and virtual meetings) since the pandemic and just in the past year has held more than 100 hybrid meetings.

The City Clerk Division also oversees all ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, written contracts, official bonds and public records requests.

The City Clerk serves as the election official for the city of Goleta, and the division was instrumental in the city’s recent transition to District Elections. The division oversees the city’s seven council-appointed boards, commissions and committees.

Learn more about the City Clerk Division at www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/city-clerk