Monday, December 20, 2021

‘We Will Be a Force for Good’ — New Year’s Optimism From LMC Board President D. Love

A message from D. Love, LMC president and mayor of Centerville

As we entered 2021, it promised to be a year of great hope! We were thankful we survived 2020 and we had optimism that normalcy was right around the corner. With great resiliency, city officials vowed to move ahead with focus and dedication.

Now as we enter the last few weeks of 2021, we are able to look back with great pride when considering the obstacles we faced and the level of accomplishment achieved as we worked to be innovative, provide service, and build community.

I’m incredibly humbled and honored to represent the citizens of Centerville and to serve in the role of League of Minnesota Cities president. I’m fortunate to serve with board members from the League Board as well as the Insurance Trust Board who are incredibly dedicated, passionate, and truly care for the well-being of cities. True to form, in 2021 the League delivered with innovative training, thoughtful conferences, timely information, driven legislative support, and many visits to every part of the state. No matter the opportunity or challenge, city officials knew that the League would be by their side.

In a family photo, LMC President D. Love is joined
by his wife Susan; son, Payton; new daughter,
Danielle; daughter, Olivia; and son, D. J.
I’m optimistic about the opportunities that lay before us in 2022 and that we will be a force for good. We will combat incivility with positivity. We have a chance to inspire the leaders of tomorrow as well as improve the lives of those less fortunate while striving to be the best in the moment!

I’m grateful for the tremendous support I have received. I’m grateful for my wife and family. I’m grateful for the strength we have in our unity.

We are Stronger Together.

Happy Holidays,

D. Love
Mayor of the City of Centerville
2021-2022 League of Minnesota Cities President