April 26, 2024

Mayor Hansen joins nationwide effort to recognize impact of national service

By Newton Daily

Pictured, from left, are John Adams, Dennis Julius, Mayor Mike Hansen, Terry Townsend, Jackie Woods, and Bill Harrison. Other RSVP volunteers for the tax assistance program who are not pictured include: Lee Zmolek, Lonnie Barton, Larry Pauley, Pam Poynter, Bob Steingreaber, Susan Huetter, Violet Bakalar, Verneil Knott, Kerry Balbiani and Karen Kriz. (Submitted Photo)

Mayor Mike Hansen joined more than 2,630 mayors and county leaders across the country for the third annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, a nationwide bipartisan effort to highlight the impact of national service in tackling city problems.

Hansen stopped by the free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. Given the many social needs facing communities — and the fiscal constraints facing government at all levels — mayors are increasingly turning to national service as a cost-effective strategy to meet city needs.

The Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service is a nationwide bipartisan effort to recognize the positive impact of national service in cities, to thank those who serve, and to encourage citizens to give back to their communities. The day is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the National League of Cities, and Cities of Service.

“I am proud to be working with Mayor Hansen as we continue to strengthen communities through national service,” said Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. “Mayors are leaders who get things done. They know first-hand the value of national service in tackling city problems. I commend Mayor Hansen for working with us to improve lives and strengthen communities through national service.”

For more information about what volunteer opportunities are available through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, contact 641-792-6433.