Citizen of the Year Committee

Background

Jim Miller has been an Ely resident since 1968. While in Ely, he has served on the Board of Adjustments, Airport Zoning Commission and 6 years on City Council. He has been a member of the Fire Department since 1976 and is curator of the Ely Fire Department Museum. Jim has been a member of the local Horseman’s Club since 1951 and is a past member of the Ely American Legion.

In 1968 Jim organized Ely’s first Fourth of July Parade for the Children of Ely and subsequently ran the parade for 31 years.

Jim’s dedication and desire to serve the community is easily recognized by the citizens who live here. His compassion and unselfish caring for the City of Ely and it’s residents, is why we have named our Citizen of the Year Award in his name.

This award serves to recognize and promote individuals in our community that go above and beyond in helping to make Ely such an amazing place to live. The Ely Citizen of the Year award will be presented annually to one resident who has been nominated by a community member and selected by a Committee.