Community Corner

Roseville Leader Is 'A Voice Of Reason'

City Councilman Scott Alvord "solves problems" according to community member who recommended him for recognition.

City Councilman Scott Alvord "is extremely good at communicating and answering all questions neighbors have on hundreds of topics."
City Councilman Scott Alvord "is extremely good at communicating and answering all questions neighbors have on hundreds of topics." (Photo provided by David E. Smith)

ROSEVILLE, CA — Without community leaders, Roseville wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

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This submission comes from David E. Smith, a Roseville reader who nominated Scott Alvord.

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How do you know this community leader?

Watched him serve over many years

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What does this community leader do?

Serves on our City Council and several nonprofit boards.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

He solves problems. He is extremely good at communicating and answering all questions neighbors have on hundreds of topics. When he doesn't know the answer, he gets the answer. He holds regular community coffee meetings and is very proficient in social media. He's a voice of reason and is always polite and kind, even when a few neighbors aren't.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

He fixes problems for us and is a reliable source of information.

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