As you know by now, there has been a change in

leadership with the city. Greg Stanton resigned from

office on Tuesday in order to run for Congress. As per

City Charter, Mayor Thelda Williams, who was

previously serving as Vice Mayor, is now serving as

Mayor until the Council can appoint a temporary Mayor

until a special election can be held. Check out this

infographic to learn about the process in replacing an

elected official. Also, check out some of the pictures as

former Mayor Greg Stanton held an informal transition

with Mayor Thelda Williams.

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • May 30, 2018

NEW MAYOR WORLD ATLATL DAY

Join Pueblo Grande Museum and local primitive skills group SALT in celebrating World Atlatl Day with an atlatl demonstration and accuracy contest. The atlatl is a weapon predating the bow and arrow. Used worldwide for thousands of years, it’s a stick with a hook on the end to hold the dart or spear which increases the distance, speed and force of the projectile.

The World Atlatl Association was started in 1987 with the purpose of promoting the atlatl and dart. They strive to teach and share knowledge of the atlatl and promote interest and competition. They currently have members worldwide and promote accuracy competitions.

SALT (Study of Ancient Lifeways and Technologies) is a local group whose mission is to teach, share, learn and practice the skills that allowed ancient people to not only survive but to thrive in their respective environments.

The museum will be offering free admission and visitors can try throwing darts using the atlatl and even join in the accuracy competition.

Details:

Saturday, June 2

9 a.m. - noon

Pueblo Grande Museum

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The Phoenix Green Team is again hosting an

incredible event as employees bring their children

to work for the city’s Take Our Daughters and Sons

to Work Day.

Phoenix Foodies Farmers Market will feature farm

stands that teach about our 2050 Local Food

System Sustainability Goals. Activities for all ages

include: veggie riddles, seasonal veggie toss, relay

games, fit sports activity and more.

Kids will also get to learn about and taste different

kinds of fruits and vegetables including prickly

pear, purple potatoes and Armenian cucumbers.

Apples will be given to all kids to participate in a

celebratory Apple Crunch at 11:15 a.m. to highlight

the benefits of healthy eating.

Kids ages 7 and up are invited (Ages 6 and under

MUST be accompanied by a parent). There will be

giveaways and prizes! Don’t let your daughter or

son miss out on this fun event. Details:

Thursday, June 14

9 - 11:30 a.m. Check-in at 9 a.m. (If late, your

reservation may be forfeited)

Calvin Goode Building, 10 East

RSVP IS REQUIRED by June 7 to Cindy Salazar with

your child’s name, age, sex, and parent contact

information. No walk-ins allowed. Maximum

capacity for this event will be 100 kids.

A confirmation email will immediately follow. You

will get a reminder email with more details before

the event.

BRING THE KIDS

Since joining the city in

2003, Johnny has worked in

five departments: Parks,

Courts, NSD, Police and

now in Housing.

In his spare time, Johnny

loves to sit on his porch,

play the banjo and practice

Tai Chi.

Johnny monitors contracts

to provide gap financing for

multi-family rentals.

He’s also responsible for

inspecting rental units to

make sure they meet all

health and safety standards.

Fast Facts

Favorite book: Anything by Louis L’Amour

Dream vacation: Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland

Best place for dessert: Churn Ice Cream Parlor on Central and Camelback (Rocky Road)

Favorite Phoenix park: Encanto Park. Fond memories of my parents taking me there as a kid

What makes Phoenix a great

place to work:

“The ability to come to work &

make a positive impact on the

community - a priceless feeling.”

Special moment in his career:

“Any time I see the positive

impact in people’s lives.”

Johnny Martinez

Project Management Assistant

Housing

Check out all of the profiles on our amazing city employees by clicking on this link.

JOB OF THE WEEK

Are your container gardens drying up all the time? Are your plants keeping you hostage to your home? Come learn about wicking barrels! It’s a great way to reduce your watering time and grow some amazing vegetables and flowers.

Wicking barrels can be used on patios or balconies where other containers might be cost prohibitive and can be moved around the yard to limit or expose the plants to sun as needed. Feel free to bring your lunch. Details:

Tuesday, June 5

Noon - 1 p.m.

Calvin C. Goode Buidling, 10E

MAKE A WICKING BARREL TRASH INTO CASH

Are you curious about where your trash and

recycling goes after you throw it in your containers?

Are you looking for ways to save money and

declutter your home?

During this one-hour class, you will get an in-depth

look at the journey your recyclables and trash take

to their final destination. Our virtual tour will

provide a closer look at how intricate the recycling

sorting process is and why it is so important to

recycle the right things. You’ll also learn about how

focusing on zero waste living can help you stay

organized and save you money. Details:

Wednesday, June 20

9 - 10 a.m.

Calvin C. Goode Building, 10E

Log on to eChris and use course code PWZEWA

to sign up

Only 30 seats are available.. Don’t miss out!

In the next 30 seconds, more than 25 patients will require a lifesaving blood transfusion! You can make a difference—it’s not too late to become a hero!

Thursday & Friday, June 7 & 8

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

City Hall Assembly Rooms

Make an appointment online and enter sponsor code PHXGOV

First-time users will need to create a profile

For help, call 602-534-3943

Walk-ins are welcome

To get a better understanding of how important blood donations can be, take a moment to read Amanda’s story.

BLOOD DRIVE Featured Listing: Weigh Station Attendant:

$15.40 - $22.48/hour.

“Weighs vehicles that enter the City’s transfer stations and landfill, records commodities, assesses fees, receives money and records charges for each customer, as well as ensuring that the rules and regulations regarding dumping are followed. Requires customer service billing or cash handling in a utilities, banking, or collections environment, which includes analyzing accounts or explaining balances to customers. Apply by June 4, to be included in the first review of applications.”

Each Monday, the city posts jobs available for current employees to consider. Here’s the link to the most recent job opportunities.