City of Tulare

On Friday, August 23, Mayor Sayre presented the State of the City address, providing an update on the exciting things happening in our community. Highlights include the City's balanced budget, the City's growth, and updates on projects including the new Adventist Health Amphitheater. It is clear from the mayor's message that Tulare's future is bright! Use the link below to see the full presentation. https://lnkd.in/g9-MmBbj #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare #stateofthecity2024

The City of Tulare and Adventist health announced a five-year agreement with two additional five-year option terms to name the newly constructed outdoor amphitheater at Zumwalt Park in Downtown Tulare the Adventist Health Amphitheater. This exciting new venue will be host to world-class entertainment acts. Additionally, Adventist Health becomes the venue’s hospitality sponsor. “Adventist Health Amphitheater will be a major entertainment destination for Central California and we are excited to enter this long-term partnership with the City of Tulare, a thriving community with a robust economy that continues to grow,” Adventist Health Central California Network President Jason Wells said. “Tulare will soon be synonymous with high quality music and entertainment in this region. We hope to use this partnership as an opportunity to support the City’s already legendary local philanthropy and community engagement.” As part of the partnership, the newly renovated Adventist Health Amphitheater will feature signage atop the shade canopy and at the facility entrance, as well as throughout the venue. #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare #adventisthealthamphitheater

👋 Meet Devan Robles, one of the many faces of the #CityofTulare! Devan is a Public Safety Dispatcher for the City of Tulare. In her role, she receives 911 police and fire emergency calls, and dispatches police, fire, and medical personnel following prescribed procedures; monitors security alarm systems; performs a variety of non-sworn office duties in support of law enforcement activities; assists in the booking and custody of prisoners; and performs related work as required. Devan is trained in crisis negotiation, de-escalation, active shooter, and tactical. These trainings have helped prepare her to deal with critical incidents such as officer involved shootings, demonstrating the ability to stay calm under pressure keeping officers and the community safe. Devan is trusted amongst her peers to gather pertinent, correct, and thorough information in a timely manner. She has become a great asset to the department and has proven herself to be a strong, dedicated dispatcher. We interviewed Devan to learn a little more about who she is. Here's what she had to say: ▶ How long have you worked for the City? I have been with the City for almost 4 years. ▶ Where are you from? I am from Porterville. ▶ What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy spending time with my family, watching movies and television, and going on walks. ▶ What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite thing about this job is the fact that everyday changes and that we learn new things constantly. ▶ What does your daily routine look like? Typically, I am running errands, cleaning, working, and spending time with my daughter. Thank you, Devan, for all that you do for the City and its residents! #tulare #tualreca #tulareemployeespotlight

👋 Meet Errin Crawford, one of the many faces of the #CityofTulare! Errin is a Building Inspector for the City of Tulare’s Community Development Department. He performs routine to complex combination inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial building sites to enforce building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, housing and environmental codes, and other governing laws and ordinances including basic zoning, grading, and fire, and safety regulations; ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, standards, permits, and licensing; provides a variety of information to property owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors; issues building permits. Errin is always helpful and goes the extra mile. We interviewed Errin and here's what he had to say: ▶ How long have you worked for the City? I started with the City with the Parks Department in February 2023 and had an opportunity to briefly work with the tremendous people out at our Corporation Yard. In May 2023, I had the privilege of joining the Building Division and for the last year have worked along side the great people here at City Hall. ▶ Where are you from? Born and raised in Tulare. ▶ What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Going to the gym, taking my family to random events like the rib cook off down town that just passed and studying up on building codes to improve myself as an inspector. ▶ What is your favorite part of your job? Interacting with our community and assisting them in safely building projects of their dreams. ▶ What does your daily routine look like? I arrive at City Hall early to prepare for my day and open the doors at City Hall to allow the community and my coworkers access to the building. After that, our Building team huddles up to game plan for the day and get in some education time. Education time is where we discuss different scenarios and problem solving strategies that come up throughout the building process. Then it's out in the field until our daily inspections are completed. ▶ Is there any other information you’d like to share about yourself? Having worked side by side with many of our Cities departments, I know what an honor this nomination is and I’m sure it's always a tough choice on who to select because of all of the hard working men and women the City of Tulare employs. Thank you, Errin, for all that you do for the City and its residents! #tulare #tualreca #tulareemployeespotlight

📢 We’re hiring! Join our team! The City of Tulare is currently recruiting for several positions. Visit www.tulare.ca.gov/jobs to review the details and apply. Why work for the City of Tulare? 💼 The City of Tulare provides opportunities for career development and advancement. 👨💼👩💼 The City of Tulare offers a diverse range of job opportunities across various departments, catering to different skill sets and interests. 🌎 As a local government employee, you will have a direct impact on the community by contributing to making positive changes and improvements in the lives of residents. #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare

📢 We’re hiring! Join our team! The City of Tulare is currently recruiting for several positions. Visit www.tulare.ca.gov/jobs to review the details and apply. Why work for the City of Tulare? 💼 The City of Tulare provides opportunities for career development and advancement. 👨💼👩💼 The City of Tulare offers a diverse range of job opportunities across various departments, catering to different skill sets and interests. 🌎 As a local government employee, you will have a direct impact on the community by contributing to making positive changes and improvements in the lives of residents. #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare

👋 Meet Tomas Gutierrez, one of the many faces of the #CityofTulare! Tomas is a Wastewater Electrical Technician for the City of Tulare’s Public Works Department. In his role, he performs a wide variety of skilled electrical maintenance and repair work on the City’s wastewater treatment facilities and systems and provides technical support to the Wastewater and Water Divisions. Tomas troubleshoots and resolves electrical issues and assists the maintenance staff and operators with various issues around the plant. He is always willing to assist staff wherever and whenever needed. His dedication to help maintain and fix electrical issues is greatly appreciated by all. We interviewed Tomas to learn a little more about who he is. Here is what he had to say: ▶ How long have you worked for the City? I have worked for the City of Tulare for 3 years starting in April 2021. ▶ Where are you from? I am from Southern California, West Covina area. ▶ What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy spending time with family, working on my house, camping, and going on cruises. ▶ What is your favorite part of your job? I enjoy troubleshooting electrical issues as well as fixing mechanical equipment. ▶ What does your daily routine look like? I start work at 6am and meet with the Maintenance supervisor to discuss my task for the day. My daily routine can change depending on issues that can occur throughout the day which would be helping Water Department with wells or assisting Telstar with electrical issues. ▶ Is there any other information you’d like to share about yourself? I enjoy working for the City of Tulare and being a part of the community, I hope to progress and continue to move up in the City. Thank you, Tomas, for all that you do for the City and its residents! #tulare #tualreca #tulareemployeespotlight

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and this year's theme, "Where You Belong," celebrates the many ways parks and recreation professionals foster a sense of belonging in communities by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections. The City of Tulare Parks and Recreation Division ensures our residents have beautiful and accessible parks and provides year-round programs for youth and adults. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about serving our community and enriching the lives of our residents. Access our website at www.tulare.ca.gov to find the locations of our parks, facilities, and the many activities that are offered through our Parks and Recreation Division. Visit a local park today! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare #parksandrecreationmonth2024 #whereyoubelong

Last week, the City Council toured various projects currently under construction around the city. This included the Zumwalt Park renovations, the former courthouse building renovations (future business incubator), a downtown project, energy efficiency projects (solar canopies and sports field lighting), the Tulare COS campus expansion, and the Mission Oak 50-meter pool project. With all of these exciting developments happening, Tulare is definitely the place to be! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare

Meet Mickey Abney, one of the many faces of the City of Tulare! Mickey is an Accounting Technician II for the City of Tulare’s Finance Department. In her role, she provides assistance to other accounting personnel in performing a wide variety of responsible clerical and technical accounting duties. Mickey ensures the seamless management of utility billing customer accounts and oversees tasks such as meter changes and handling various customer service requests. She plays a crucial role in training new employees and offering support to those with less experience or in different departments. We interviewed Mickey to learn a little more about who she is. Here is what she had to say: ▶ How long have you worked for the City? All together about 12 years. I have worked in Finance since 2008. ▶ Where are you from? Yokohama, Japan. Flew to Tulare to attend school as a foreign exchange student. Spent my sophomore year at Tulare Union High School where I met my husband. I then returned to the valley once I became an adult. ▶ What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Outdoor and nature is my happy place, but I also enjoy city vibes just as much. My recent trip was to San Francisco where I can be near the water, go hiking and strolling through town all in one place. Looking forward to traveling to farther destinations in the future. ▶ What is your favorite part of your job? Just being able to come to work without stress due to the fantastic staff within Finance is my favorite part of job. ▶ What does your daily routine look like? My household includes 3 four-legged family members that I feed first thing in the morning before the coffee for us two-legged members is brewed. Once at work, I work on a variety of tasks mainly maintaining utility accounts, and that includes communicating with customers, City staff, and anything that would take to run the Utility Billing desk. Thank you, Mickey, for all that you do for the City and its residents! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare