Merced makes it official and appoints Joyce Dale as the city’s first poet laureate

Joyce Dale was officially appointed as Merced’s first poet laureate during Monday’s city council meeting on May 5. From left: Makeba Evans, Yvonne Colbert, Joyce Dale and Mayor Matthew Serratto.

After years of being recognized informally as the city’s poet, this week Joyce Dale was finally named Merced’s first poet laureate. Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto appointed Dale, 73, to the two-year position during the May 5 city council meeting, which coincided with Dale’s birthday.  Since returning 20 years ago to Merced, Dale has recited her … Continue reading Merced makes it official and appoints Joyce Dale as the city’s first poet laureate

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