Robert O. Johnson Good Government Award
In 2003, the Jacksonville City Council established an annual award in honor of the outgoing Council Auditor, Robert O. Johnson. Mr. Johnson was the first to be presented with this award and it was determined that each subsequent year a city employee would be selected to receive this perpetual award. A special commemorative is given to the recipient each year by the out-going Council President, and their name is added to the permanent award on display in the City Council Offices.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
2009 - Lin White
2008 - Alice Newman
2007 - Jack Gillrup
2006 - Cheryl Runyon
2005 - Patrick Gaughan
2004 - George Dandelake
2003 - Robert O. Johnson
The recipient of the "Robert O. Johnson Good Government Award" personifies the outstanding public service and exemplary reputation for integrity and honesty to the City Council and to the people of Jacksonville that was set as a benchmark by Robert O. Johnson who served as Council Auditor for over 25 years.