Ophelia Sesma holds her certificate after being recognized as a 40-year Chandler employee at the Aug. 11 City Council meeting, surrounded by family, supporters and city officials.
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Kevin Snyder, the city of Chandler’s development services director, said 1985 was a year that had at least one sad event for him, as his beloved Boston Celtics lost to the L.A. Lakers in the NBA Finals that year, in six games.
But he mentioned this and other 1985 facts, at an Aug. 11 Chandler City Council meeting, in pointing out Ofelia Sesma started her career with the city that year as well.
Sesma was recognized for her four decades of service that has included work in Planning, Neighborhood Services, Site Development, Public Works and, since 2014, Development Services.
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Chandler recognizes one of its longest-term staff
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Ophelia Sesma holds her certificate after being recognized as a 40-year Chandler employee at the Aug. 11 City Council meeting, surrounded by family, supporters and city officials.
Kevin Snyder, the city of Chandler’s development services director, said 1985 was a year that had at least one sad event for him, as his beloved Boston Celtics lost to the L.A. Lakers in the NBA Finals that year, in six games.
But he mentioned this and other 1985 facts, at an Aug. 11 Chandler City Council meeting, in pointing out Ofelia Sesma started her career with the city that year as well.
Sesma was recognized for her four decades of service that has included work in Planning, Neighborhood Services, Site Development, Public Works and, since 2014, Development Services.
Snyder said her duties during her career have included administrative support, support for boards and commissions, processed permits, prepared documents and assisted with public-records requests.
“She’s kind of done it all,” Snyder said. “Ofelia’s supervisor said she does more than provide outstanding customer service and support. It’s been about connections. He said at the core of successful city, there are public servants who care deeply about the people they serve. Ofelia has been caring deeply about the people of Chandler for 40 years.”
Sesma was joined by more than a dozen family members and supporters when she took a photo with her certificate with some city officials at the meeting.
Jason W. Brooks can be reached at jbrooks@iniusa.org.
Jason W. Brooks News Editor | Chandler Independent
Jason W. Brooks joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in July 2021 as an associate editor. After a year covering Buckeye, he has covered Chandler since the fall of 2022, in addition to assisting the Daily Independent throughout his time at INI.
Education: University of New Mexico, bachelor of arts in journalism and mass communication, print emphasis, English minor.
Random Fact: He and his siblings witnessed a Space Shuttle launch and landing in the same year in person, on opposite coasts.
Hobbies: Karaoke, bicycling and American Sign Language.
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