Lifelong Influencer Quietly Shaped Lafayette — Now Comes Spotlight

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After more than four decades of shaping parks, trails, civic planning, and public engagement in Lafayette, Carol Singer has been named the city's 2026 Citizen of the Year, a local honor recognizing sustained contribution to community life. Singer, a resident of Lafayette for more than 50 years, earned a reputation as a thoughtful volunteer whose impact can be traced to some of the city's most visible public spaces.

Why it matters

This award highlights the often unsung contributions of long-term community volunteers who help shape a city's development and civic life over decades of service. Singer's recognition shines a light on the importance of engaged citizens in local government and the power of sustained, principled advocacy.

The details

For nearly four decades, Singer served on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission, often in leadership roles, and took part in every major planning committee guiding the city's development, including the General Plan Advisory Committee, and the Downtown Specific Plan Committee. Beyond her official roles, Singer helped facilitate civic engagement on issues from candidate information nights to local campaign finance discussions, and has been active with groups such as the Lafayette Homeowners Association and the Friends of the Lafayette Library.

• Singer has been a resident of Lafayette for more than 50 years.
• She served on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission for nearly four decades.
• Singer will be honored as Lafayette's 2026 Citizen of the Year at a dinner on March 19, 2026.

What’s next

The award will be celebrated at a dinner hosted by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce on March 19, 2026.