I am super late in getting this post up but never too late to acknowledge the efforts of North Michigan Park neighbor Debra Whitford. Ms. Whitford was nominated for and recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” by residents at Councilmember Zachary Parker’s annual awards ceremony on April 1.

Ms. Whitford grew up in Riggs Park. Her family still owns the home they purchased on Riggs Road NE back in 1957. Ms. Whitford attended DC public schools and UDC before embarking on a career in information systems. Ms. Whitford retired from the federal government in 2017. Since then, one can find her at making sense at ANC meetings and volunteering in her local community, whether with North Michigan Park Civic Association, Food & Friends, passing out newsletters for the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association, or helping out CM Parker’s office on Ward 5 Day.

Congratulations and thank you to Ms. Whitford!