About Us

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Lou’s 3-year commission term began September. Of 2012.

I guess that alone says something, although we’re not sure what. Yet.

His formal position within the commission is ‘Hardscape Specialist’. This translates to projects that require the skills he has as a residential contractor. He has overseen projects like the renovation of the public trash receptacles downtown, updating the banner hanging rods, initiating the plumbed in watering system in the garden nodes immediately surrounding the square, and initiating the self-watering hanging pots downtown. He has designed and built 2 of our public Christmas decorations, and most recently the custom flowerpot on the railing at City Hall.                                                                    

A proud 40-year resident of Fairfield, Deborah enjoys being of service to her community. Her service has included operating 24 Carrots Restaurant and Small Planet Restaurant, starting the Fairfield Cultural Alliance and supporting the creation of a cultural district, serving on the Sierra Club Leopold Group chapter, and currently serving on the Fairfield School District school board. Deborah is currently a project manager at Cambridge Investment Research. 

Deborah was inspired to join the FBC to combine her love of service and love of gardening. Deborah created an FBC website, launched a plogging campaign (a combination of jogging and picking up litter) and organized a tulip planting event on the square.

Married to Tom Williamson; mother of Kirstin Revolinski (Donny), Jamie Scott, and Jennifer Hettmann (Dan); grandmother to Sam, Jackie, Cassie, Gregory and Izabella; great grandmother to Alyssa and Cody. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, gardening, kayaking, and cycling.

Mercedes Mancilla joined the Fairfield Beautification Commission in 2023 with the aim of deepening her knowledge of gardening and plants. Mercedes loved the commission’s purpose and the sense of community fostered among fellow commission members. Born and raised in Bloomfield, Iowa, Mercedes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design from the University of Northern Iowa. She currently works at Cambridge Investment Research as a Senior Multimedia Designer. In her free time, you’ll see Mercedes and her husband, Todd walking around their neighborhood with their two Siberian Huskies, Freya and Maeve. If she’s not walking her dogs, you’ll find her reading books (fantasy being her favorite genre) or playing puzzle games on her Nintendo Switch. She enjoys spending

time with her friends and family when she’s not being a hermit at home. Hobbies include reading, gaming, taking walks, eating ice cream, rollerblading with the girls, traveling,

going to concerts, swimming, and watching her favorite TV series Gravity Falls.                                                                                

Yenifer Jimenez is a proud 18-year resident of Fairfield and has been a member of the Fairfield Beautification Commission since 2022. Yenifer has a passion for gardening and interior design. Her home stands out as an inspiration to residents and visitors alike. Perfect strangers stop to take photos of her flowers. Yenifer received two awards for the excellent renovation and landscaping of her home; a Rose Award from the Fairfield Beautification Commission and a Kaurin Hauring Award from the Fairfield Art Association.  

Yenifer currently works at Cambridge Investment Research as a Commission Specialist.

As a mother of two young ladies, she wants to inspire the next generation to be good citizens of the world. Yenifer and her family  volunteered more than 100 hours in 2023 landscaping public gardens. As a business woman, Yenifer has remodeled three other propertied around town for the purpose of making Fairfield a better place to live. Her goal is to help create a safe and beautiful environment for every Fairfield resident and visitor.                                                            

Emily Skopin is a proud 35-year resident of Fairfield. She came to Fairfield to study art at MIU and stayed for the charming small town lifestyle. She continues to create art and has recently discovered the magic of watercolor. Home design and love of color have kept her inspired and she has enjoyed helping friends and family with their own projects as well.

Emily received a Rose Award from the Fairfield Beautification Commission in the early 2000s for the excellent redesign of her front yard and porch. A flagstone pathway and lovely flower garden are evidence of Emily's talent. Her artistic skill-set and love of community led her to join the Fairfield Beautification Commission.                          

The Fairfield Beautification Commission is now seeking members. The qualities that would match with our goals include someone who is proactive, a team player, loves nature, takes pride in our city, and appreciates a harmonious environment. Commissioners are appointed by our mayor and approved by our City Council. 

You can seek to become a member of the Fairfield Beautification Commission by filling out this application form and submitting it to this commission via the volunteer section on our website homepage.