(LAPORTE, IN) - Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun announced that Joanne Layman, Chief Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, will retire from the City of La Porte.

 

After 23 years of service to the City of La Porte, Layman will retire on Friday. Layman has served under seven La Porte mayors, spanning from Mayor Elmo Gonzales to Mayor Tom Dermody. 

 

Parthun said she would sincerely miss Layman's experience, dedication, and loyalty to the success of the City of La Porte.

 

"The role of Deputy Clerk-Treasurer is challenging and often goes unacknowledged, but it is essential to ensure the City functions properly," Parthun said, "for more than 20 years, Joanne has put her whole heart into this position and has been an incredible leader on our City team. She is someone I admire and respect, and has become a dear friend to me, as well. I wish Joanne and her whole family the best time together in Joanne’s retirement." 

Layman started with the City of La Porte in 1989. After returning to the city in 2005, Layman served as Chief Deputy to Clerk-Treasurer Teresa Ludlow. Then after Ludlow passed away, she continued Chief Deputy Treasurer under Roger Galloway and now Parthun.

 

“There are no words sufficient enough to thank Joanne Layman for her service to the City of La Porte Office of the Clerk-Treasurer; she will be deeply missed,” Parthun said.