Sterling Heights: City Manager Mark Vanderpool wins ASPA Lifetime Achievement Award
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~ Mark Vanderpool, City Manager of Sterling Heights, was recently honored with the 2023 Outstanding Public Service: Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Detroit Metropolitan Chapter. This award is given annually to an individual whose career in public service has facilitated good governance practices in the Detroit Metropolitan area.

Courtney Flynn, President of ASPA-Detroit Metropolitan Chapter, said "City Manager Vanderpool is highly regarded as an outstanding public service professional in local government. His 37-year career in city management, sound fiscal decision making and commitment to public service are why he was chosen as the 2023 Outstanding Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award recipient."

Vanderpool has served as the Sterling Heights city manager since 2004. He has provided executive direction and general management for all City departments comprised of more than 800 employees and 140 volunteer workers, while also overseeing a $239 million budget for Michigan's fourth largest city. He developed and implemented a proactive financial strategy in response to deteriorating economic conditions statewide which has resulted in new economic development, best-in-class recreation amenities, organizational performance centered on excellence and a continued commitment to cultural diversity.

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Vanderpool said "I'm truly humbled to be selected as this year's ASPA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. It is validating to see our hard work recognized by this prestigious organization, and I wouldn't be able to share this successful track record without the leadership of our mayor and city council and the hard work performed by our hundreds of dedicated employees every day. It has been a distinct privilege to serve this wonderful community for nearly 20 years."

The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Detroit Metropolitan Chapter recently honored Mark Vanderpool, City Manager of Sterling Heights with their 2023 Outstanding Public Service: Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given annually to an individual whose outstanding career in public service has facilitated good governance practices in the Detroit Metropolitan area. Courtney Flynn, President of ASPA-Detroit Metropolitan Chapter said "City Manager Vanderpool is highly regarded as an outstanding public service professional in local government."

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Vanderpool has served as the Sterling Heights city manager since 2004 providing executive direction and general management for all City departments comprised of more than 800 employees and 140 volunteer workers while also overseeing a $239 million budget for Michigan's fourth largest city. He developed and implemented a proactive financial strategy which resulted in new economic development, best-in-class recreation amenities, organizational performance centered on excellence and a continued commitment to cultural diversity.

Vanderpool expressed his gratitude saying "I'm truly humbled to be selected as this year's ASPA Lifetime Achievement Award winner...It has been a distinct privilege to serve this wonderful community for nearly 20 years."

The recognition from ASPA highlights Vanderpool's dedication towards public service throughout his 37 year career in city management which exemplifies what it means to be a true public servant.

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