Key to the City

The granting of a Key to the City is an historic civic honor that reflects trust and friendship between the community and the holder of a key. The known recipients of the Key to the City are listed here. If you know of someone who has received a key to the city that is not on this list, please call 788-1519 to provide more information.  

Ben Ray, 2022
View the news release		Ben Ray
Chuck Warren, 2020
View the news release		Chuck Warren
Jack Pulley, 2018
View the Council Staff Report		Jack Pulley
Dion Avello, 2015
View the Feb. 24, 2015 Council meeting minutes		Dion Avello
Ken Mulanax, 2014
View the news release
Photo courtesy of the Derby Informer.		Ken Mulanax
Jim Meidinger, 2011
View background information.
Photo courtesy of the Derby Informer.		Jim Meidinger
Jack Everson, 1987
Presented at the 4/7/1987 Derby City Council meeting.

Keith “Ed” Fitz, 1987
Presented at the 4/7/1987 Derby City Council meeting

Police Chief J.R. Haga, 1983
Presented at the 4/5/1983 Derby City Council meeting

Robert Baker – 1981
Presented at the 4/7/1981 Derby City Council meeting

Lester Depperschmidt, 1981
Presented at the 4/7/1981 Derby City Council meeting

Oakie Payne, 1981
Presented at the 4/7/1981 Derby City Council meeting

Larry Gould, 1980
Courtesy photo
Key presented at The Carriage House
Newspaper clipping		Larry Gould
Col. James “Cliff” Hughes, 1980
Presented June 1980 by Ray Warren upon Hughes’ retirement as Wing Commander of the 384th Air Refueling Wing at MAFB.

Darrel Crosby, 1980
Presented at a Derby City Council meeting

Albert “Al” Dextras, 1980
Presented at a Derby City Council meeting

Polly Jones, 1979
Presented at a June 1979 Derby City Council meeting
Also recognized with a bravery award for saving a child’s life during dog attack.

Norma Coles, 1970s (date unknown)
Mayor Yocom presented her a key in the 1970s. 
She was also named “Outstanding Young Woman of Derby” for her local involvement and service.