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Professional Municipal Clerks Week honors AMI’s city clerks

Written by Joe Hendricks on . Posted in Anna Maria, Community News.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – In honor of Anna Maria Island’s city clerks, the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach have proclaimed Sunday, May 3, through Saturday, May 9, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week.

During their respective city commission meetings, Anna Maria City Clerk Amber LaRowe, Bradenton Beach City Clerk Terri Sanclemente and Holmes Beach Clerk Marina Hovious were honored with similar proclamations provided by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

Deputy City Clerk Barbara Jeffries, left, and Anna Maria City Clerk Amber LaRowe, right, received framed proclamations from Mayor Mark Short. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

According to the proclamations, “The office of the professional municipal clerk, a time-honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world.

“The office of the professional municipal clerk is the oldest among public servants.

“The office of the professional municipal clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels.

“Professional municipal clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all.

“The professional municipal clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community.

“Professional municipal clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the office of the professional municipal clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international professional organizations.

“It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the office of the professional municipal clerk. Therefore, be it proclaimed the week of May 3 – May 9, 2026, be known and recognized as Professional Municipal Clerks Week and farther extend appreciation to all professional municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent,” according to the proclamations.

The Sun also expresses its appreciation and gratitude for the services and assistance provided to the media and the public by the Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach city clerks, deputy clerks and administrative assistants. The Sun also thanks former Holmes Beach City Clerk Stacey Johnston for the many years of service and assistance she provided the media and the public before her recent retirement.

New Holmes Beach city clerk named

Written by Joe Hendricks on . Posted in Community News, Holmes Beach.

HOLMES BEACH – Oregon resident Marina Hovious has been named to succeed Stacey Johnston as Holmes Beach’s next city clerk when Johnston retires on March 6. 

Since April 2018, Hovious has served as the board clerk for the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners in Portland. Before that, she served for eight years as the assistant board clerk. 

With Mayor Judy Titsworth absent during the city commission’s Jan. 27 meeting, the Holmes Beach city commissioners unanimously approved the mayor’s recommended hiring. 

Hovious will become the new city clerk effective March 7 and her first full work week with the city begins on Monday, March 9.

During the Jan. 27 meeting, it was noted that four of the five commissioners conducted Zoom interviews with Hovious after the mayor deemed Hovious as her first choice. 

It was noted that Titsworth also interviewed additional candidates, including current Deputy City Clerk and Records Manager Michelle Lowe. 

Regarding his Zoom interview with Hovious, Commissioner Terry Schaefer said he was very impressed with her and her credentials. He also said he hopes Lowe continues in her current position with the city. 

Commissioners Dan Diggins and Carol Whitmore expressed similar views and Whitmore noted Hovious already has family members living in Lakewood Ranch.

When contacted later in the week by email, Hovious said, “I’m excited for the opportunity to serve the city of Holmes Beach and be closer to family.”