Belated milestone in La Verne
In La Verne, the City Council finally has its first woman. Donna Nasmyth was sworn in Monday night, the first councilwoman in the city's 101-year history. You'd think a city whose name sounds like a woman's would have gotten this milestone out of the way earlier, but, well, better late than never.
(Coming soon to La Verne: electricity, flush toilets and direct-dial telephones.)
There was a celebratory mood in the council chambers. The city clerk, a woman, said it was an honor to swear in Nasmyth, and a representative of the city trash hauler, also a woman, said: "Normally I would say in a presentation to a woman that you're following in the footsteps of all the women who have gone before you, but there were no women who have gone before you."
More in my Wednesday column.
At this rate, La Verne's women will start burning bras by 2020.
Hey, David! I saw you at Borders on Friday night, 10/5. It was nice talking to you again.
I know Donna from church, her mother used to be camp director and my sister and I both knew her. I knew her from university, too, where she was my advisor as I sat classes for my teaching credential. I finally had a chance to congratulate Donna this past Sunday. She's wearing an endless smile. Now, there are at least 4 Brethren on the council, including the mayor. I think this is very cool, indeed! :)
KT