2024 Clerk of the Year Recipient

Paula Swisher, MMC

Clerk Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Brier

During the Annual Awards Banquet on March 21st, 2024 at the Yakima Conference Center, now Immediate Past President Lisa Neissl presented the 2024 Clerk of the Year Award to Paula Swisher, MMC!

Paula is the City Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Brier. As many of you are aware, Paula has served WMCA in many roles including two terms as a Board Member and through the offices of Vice-President, President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. Paula is probably most well known for her service as the Conference Planning Committee Chair, for over a decade, creating an engaging environment for learning and networking all tied into the theme of the President. She has since continued by mentoring the current Chairs and serving as the Venue Liaison to ensure that WMCA has solid, fiscally responsible contracts with venues all across the state.

Paula was nominated by Debbie Jermann, Clerk of the Board for C-TRAN along with Brier Mayor Dale Kaemingk and multiple other WMCA Past Presidents and clerks. The nomination package spoke of her passion for WMCA and reliable mentorship of fellow clerks from all across WMCA and IIMC. Mayor Kaemingk spoke about her dedication to Brier, how deeply she cares for her staff, and the impressive knowledge base she provides for their city. He noted that in addition to her regular duties, of which there are many, she led the effort to get a ballot measure passed to annex into the South County Regional Fire Authority, and now serves as the city Liaison to the Board of Commissioners.

It was clear from the nomination as well as Immediate Past President Neissl’s personal experience, that Paula is a passionate supporter of WMCA and a fierce friend who is highly valued and appreciated by her entity as well as clerks across the state.

Congratulations Paula and thank you for your many years of dedication and service to the world of Clerks!