Changing of the guard: Florence officials close public service chapter

  • Council members, from left, Denise Diechmann, Mike Harrell and Lesa Ragsdel received a certificate of appreciation from the City of Florence for their years of service on the council. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    Council members, from left, Denise Diechmann, Mike Harrell and Lesa Ragsdel received a certificate of appreciation from the City of Florence for their years of service on the council. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

    Three of the five Florence City Council members will conclude their time in public service following the May election. 

    Council members Denise Deichmann, Lesa Ragsdale and Mike Harrell will hold their final meeting in office June 3, when the new council members will be sworn in.

    “It has been my privilege to serve alongside you,” Mayor Ben Daniel said to the council members Tuesday, May 6. “Than…