City of Los Altos

July is Parks Make Life Better Month, and we couldn't agree more! Our incredible Parks and Recreation staff work tirelessly to create and maintain the beautiful spaces, engaging programs, and enriching experiences that make our community so vibrant. From maintaining the 40+ acres of parks and open space to organizing fun events and activities, our Parks and Recreation team goes above and beyond to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. We are so grateful for their dedication, passion, and expertise. As Parks Make Life Better Month draws to a close, we want to extend our gratitude to our Parks and Recreation staff. You are the backbone of our community, and we appreciate everything you do to make Los Altos a great place to live, work, visit, and play. Interested in joining the Los Altos team and making a difference within the community? We're hiring! Visit our website for current openings: www.losaltosca.gov/jobs #LosAltos #ParksMakeLifeBetter #NowHiring

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Our annual Employee Appreciation Awards Ceremony was a testament to the dedication of our outstanding Los Altos City Team. 🎉 We proudly honored employees with our Years of Service Awards, recognizing those who have dedicated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 35 years to the City. Additionally, we highlighted four exceptional individuals with our prestigious peer-to-peer annual recognition awards: Rising Star, Exemplary Job Performance, and Employee of the Year. 🙏 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our employees for their continuous hard work and commitment to our City. Here's to another year of achievements and successes together! Click this link to view our video from the event: https://lnkd.in/gkHUhrHf #CityOfLosAltosEmployees #EmployeeRecognition #LocalGovtWork #TeamAppreciation Gabriel Engeland, Nick Zornes, Saskia Lagergren, Manny Hernandez, Aida Fairman, P.E., QSP/QSD, M.ASCE, Irene Barragan, Anthony Carnesecca

The City of Los Altos is seeking a strong relationship builder and a highly collaborative Finance Director, who focuses on their team and the benefit to the community and organization as a whole. Responsibilities include fostering a communicative team environment, leading the department, providing superior financial services, and strong interest in employee development and mentorship while maintaining effectiveness and accountability.    To learn more and apply for this exciting career opportunity, click here: https://lnkd.in/gzcSMq56 #CityofLosAltos #LocalGovFinance #LeadershipOpportunity #Finance #Directors #FinanceJobs #ApplyNow #NowHiring

During the June 11 City Council meeting, Mayor Jonathan Weinberg recognized June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day with an official proclamation. This City proclamation was accepted by the Co-founder of Justice Vanguard, Kenan Moos. The proclamation read, in part: "Juneteenth reminds us of the horrors of our country's past, commemorates African American freedom, acknowledges the resilience and determination of African Americans who have faced injustices in our society, and pays homage to those who paved the road to freedom in America." To further commemorate this day, the Juneteenth flag will fly over City Hall through Tuesday, June 25, under the City's flag-raising policy. Juneteenth marks the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to free 250,000 people still held in bondage, which was more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. #losaltos #Juneteenth

We’re excited to announce that Los Altos native Saskia Lagergren is joining the city of Los Altos as our newly appointed chief of police. With over two decades of experience in policing, Chief Lagergren's comprehensive expertise will be a great addition to the City as she leads the Los Altos Police Department. Meet Chief Lagergren: https://lnkd.in/gCvcjei7 #LosAltosProud #LosAltos

Have you attended one of the city of Los Altos Family Fun Days? This event is one of many hosted by the Parks & Recreation department that focuses on creating an environment for parents and children to engage in hands-on activities together. During the most recent Family Fun Day, families enjoyed space-themed activities and storytelling in the Los Altos Community Center. The next Family Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at 10 AM, and will take families on a journey back millions of years to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

In honor of Earth Day 2024, Mayor Jonathan Weinberg recognized April 22 as #EarthDay in the city of Los Altos with an official proclamation at a City Council meeting earlier this month. This proclamation was accepted by several past and present organizers of the City's Destination Electric event: (L to R) Carl van Reis (Environmental Commission), Ben White (Electric Automobile Association of Silicon Valley), and Sybil Cramer (Parent Liaison, Los Altos High School Green Team). Not pictured: Suresh Venkatraman (GreenTown) and Jerry Pohorsky (Electric Automobile Association of Silicon Valley) The proclamation was issued in support of Earth Day and the diligent steps taken by the City in support of the Council’s goal of environmental sustainability. Among accomplishments noted are:  🌿 Implementing the 2022 updated Los Altos Climate Action Plan that sets measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the City  🚲 Applying for and receiving numerous grants for sustainability projects such as installing solar lighting and electric bike parking downtown and creating an innovative energy demonstration center   🏆 Being awarded with four Institute for Local Government Beacon Program Spotlight awards for significant and voluntary reductions in greenhouse gas output for the award from 2015 to 2018   🚘 Holding the 2nd Annual Destination Electric: A Los Altos EV Showcase that introduced to residents sustainable transportation options and ways to electrify their homes This year marks the 54th anniversary of the Earth Day movement. The City continues to be committed to its mission to be a sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive community in which to live, work, visit, and play.  

We are pleased to announce the promotions of two members of the #LosAltos team: Nick Zornes, who previously served as the development services director, has been appointed the assistant city manager for land use. During his time with the City, Nick has been an immense source of knowledge providing valuable insight and clarification surrounding housing development and overseen the growth of the Development Services department, swiftly handling the addition of the land development engineers and sustainability divisions. Nick is always willing to take the lead and implement new procedures and practices within development services to ensure the City sets the standard as a local agency. Jaime Chew, who previously served as the recreation manager, has been appointed deputy director of the Parks & Recreation department. She has been an essential member of the Los Altos team for the past eight years, during which she has successfully coordinated key aspects of the opening of the Community Center, managed multiple department moves, implemented a new recreation registration system, and led the return of the activity guide. Nick and Jaime's leadership has been instrumental in supporting the City's mission of making Los Altos a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable place to live, work, visit, and play. We invite you to join us in celebrating Nick and Jaime's achievements as they embark on their new roles.

During the April 9 City Council meeting, Mayor Jonathan Weinberg honored April as #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth with an official proclamation. This inaugural City proclamation was accepted by Los Altos residents Nadiah Mshasha and Emad Ibrahim, owners of the Dish Dash restaurant chain. The proclamation read, in part: "We are proud of, and grateful for, the immeasurable contributions Arab Americans have made to literature, science, medicine, business, arts and entertainment, cuisine, government, and in positions of leadership at all levels." According to the Arab American Institute, approximately 3.7 million Arab Americans live in the United States, with over 500,000 calling California home. National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture, and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.

Seeking enthusiastic individuals for our exciting Summer Internship program! Gain hands-on experience, expand your skills, and make meaningful contributions to divisions and departments like Sustainability, Local Government Records Management, and Human Resources! Apply now for a chance to be part of an engaging and rewarding summer experience! To learn more and apply, ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g6SqcMwz Targeted Skills Gained/Enhanced for all Internships: ·      Public engagement ·      Data collection/analysis ·      Research ·      Workplace communication & etiquette ·      Business writing (emails, reports, etc.) #cityoflosaltos #jobs #summerhire #internship #humanresources #cityclerk #publicpolicy #sustainability #applynow #SummerInternship #HandsOnExperience #Research #InternshipOpportunity #ProfessionalGrowth #TeamExperience #CareerDevelopment #InternshipProgram