Twice a year, 11th Council District Representative Mike Bonin honors neighborhood heroes and highlights them in his online newsletter.
The heroes are usually unsung and are people who quietly work hard in their communities, and Bonin’s latest hero is Brentwood’s very own Jackie Raymond.
Bonin wrote of Raymond:
“With a warm smile, a big heart and tireless dedication to her community, Jackie Raymond is a godmother of sorts to Brentwood. She has left her mark on countless projects and organizations serving Brentwood neighborhoods.
“Jackie has served the community of Brentwood as the President of the South Brentwood Homeowners Association (now, South Brentwood Residents Assoc.) and President of the Brentwood Community Federation, and as a charter member of the Brentwood Community Council, but most importantly, as the founder and perennial President of Brentwood Green, a group that has been dedicated to improving and landscaping the Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary School.
Brentwood Green is a school/community park created by Brentwood’s very own residents. With Jackie’s leadership, Brentwood Green has provided a community space for all those around it. While the playground is used by students during the day, it is open to the entire community on weekends.
Jackie continues to disseminate by email to serve as a fantastic resource for all information in and around the Brentwood area, ensuring her countless community contacts are kept updated on all sorts of neighborhood news.”
“I love Brentwood because the people seem to all care about one another and everyone is anxious to do things for Brentwood and each other,” said Jackie. “I just love the low key attitude that everyone carries around here.”
