In 2022, we celebrated the recipients of the Making Democracy Work Award for 2022, Lynn Binnie and Patrick Singer.

Patrick Singer held the Common Council presidency for an impressive twelve years. During his time on the Council,  he was an effective leader and visionary. He furthered a number of initiatives, including the passage of the Transparency Ordinance and the establishment of the Finance Committee and Public Works Committee.

Lynn Binnie, who also served on the Council,  contributed to numerous Municipal Boards including the Equal Opportunities Committee and the Library Board. Additionally, Binnie promotes the blood drives at the Armory and serves as the Lay Leader at First United Methodist Church.

Jim Winship paid tribute to the recipients, and Brienne Diebolt-Brown & Carol McCormick (current City of Whitewater Council Members) accepted the award on behalf of Patrick Singer, who was unable to attend. 

Pictured from left to right: Cheryl Binnie, Lynn Binnie, Ellen Penwell, Jim Winship, and Brienne Diebolt-Brown.