Renton Parks official is recognized

Published 10:50 am Friday, May 18, 2012

Leslie Betlach, Renton’s Parks Planning and Natural Resources director,  was awarded the Washington Recreation and Parks Association’s Citation of Merit for a Professional.

The award recognizes Betlach’s dedication to the protection of the environment and her efforts to ensure that parks and open spaces will be enjoyed by future generations.

She develops and implements the Parks Capital Improvement Plan, oversees the Urban Forestry Program and worked with other departments and the community to complete the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan.

She was recognized  at Monday’s City Council meeting.