Blog Contributor - Ed Wyllie
Ed Wyllie
Ed Wyllie retired after a thirty two year career as a land use planner and public works administrator throughout the Central Sierras, including over twenty two years as the Planning Director and Community Development Director with the City of Sonora.
Born and raised in Sonora, Ed holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He was the Principal Planner at the Central Sierra Planning Council before joining the City of Sonora in 1988. Ed was recognized for Excellence in Government by the Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce in 1993 and 2009. He also served on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County, serving as chairman of the construction committee.
Ed and his wife, Nancy, a former special education administrative assistant at the Tuolumne County Office of Education, have two sons and one grandson.
Blog Entries
| Grants for Parks and Rec | |
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It's always worthwhile to take a look back at some of the parks and recreation grants that the Sonora Area Foundation has awarded over the past year or so - to review the progress that has been made on the projects and the difference being made in our communities. [more...] | |
| What Is A Grant? | |
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Sometimes, simple questions - like the above title - do not have simple answers. Let's first start with a definition... [more...] | |
| For Good. For Ever. | |
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I recently had the opportunity to meet with some local residents and we discussed the purpose of a community foundation and the existence of the Sonora Area Foundation. [more...] | |
| That’s Amazing! | |
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With a nod to the passing of Huell Howser and his signature line from the many shows he hosted on PBS, let's take a closer look at a couple of stories of impact and why they left us saying "That's amazing!" [more...] | |
| Reflections | |
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Time to take a look back over the past year to reflect on what the Sonora Area Foundation has accomplished to make a difference in our community. [more...] | |
| Giving Thanks and Giving Back | |
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The traditions that surround giving thanks at the Thanksgiving holiday and how some of those traditions may relate to the aspect of giving back to the community. [more...] | |
| Has It Really Been A Year? | |
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Looking back as I mark my one year anniversary with the Sonora Area Foundation. [more...] | |
| Community Indicators Project Now Complete | |
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Tuolumne County Profile - Community Indicators Project is complete and available to the public. [more...] | |
| Grant Updates | |
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This month, I want to provide an update that highlights several projects that were previously awarded grants. [more...] | |
| Donor Fund Grant Updates | |
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A report on some of the local projects that are making a difference and have received grants from Donor Funds held at the Sonora Area Foundation. [more...] | |
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