Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Bilingual Assistance Ongoing in Clerk's Office

For 25 years, both English and Spanish speakers relied on Lourdes Jiminez for assistance in the City Clerk's office. Always professional and gracious, Lourdes helped people gain information necessary for many aspects of their lives. As a reporter, I was always glad to see Lourdes on duty, because I knew my questions would be answered efficiently. She recently retired and we wish her all the best.
Fernando Yanez
There is a new face at the counter, a young man who can also help people in two languages. On Wednesday, he was assisting someone who wanted to apply for a taxi driver license. The clerk's office is a hub for many activities, from voter registration to permits for garage sales or block parties. Now that Plainfield's diversity includes a Latino population over 40 percent, having public information available in Spanish is increasingly important. Fernando Yanez is ready to help!

--Bernice
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9 comments:

  1. Rebecca WilliamsDecember 10, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    I know Fernando. He is very knowledgeable and courteous!

    Rebecca

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  2. AnonymousDecember 11, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    How can people think that this administration is not making a difference?

    I have seen marked improvement already - look at the development - look at how YOUR money is being handled and respected - look at the Christmas tree ceremony/we are actually including ALL people.

    Yet another indication of how this administration is trying to improve Plainfield.

    Welcome Fernando.

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    1. AnonymousDecember 11, 2014 at 3:56 PM

      How much of that development was already in the works? The Mayor has been in office barely a year, I’m sure it takes longer than that to have new development started and in some cases finished. Let’s give credit where credit is due and where it’s not let’s just be quiet.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 11, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    It is unfortunate that once Rebecca takes ownership in something or someone from there on it's poisoned. Much like what has happened to our President.

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    1. BerniceDecember 11, 2014 at 9:15 AM

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    2. BerniceDecember 11, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Unfortunate that when an elected official makes a positive comment, it is branded this way. To what end and by whom? Political barracudas?

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  4. Randy SchaefferDecember 11, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Congratulations Fernando!

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