AWC honors Nealey

Rep. Terry Nealey of Dayton was one of six legislators around the state to be honored with the "City Champion" award from the Association of Washington Cities. Nealey, who was raised in LaCrosse and graduated from LaCrosse High School, was commended for his work to resolve the problems and costs towns face when the attempt to comply with state public records requests. Nealey, now retired from his law practice at Dayton, continues to serve in the state legislature.

The Association of Washington Cities Award was presented to Nealey Nov. 9 at the Dayton City Council session by Dayton Mayor Craig George, a past president of the Association of Washington Cities which has 281 member cities and towns around the state, according to a report in last week's Dayton Chronicle.