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EXCELLENCE
DEDICATION
2015-2025 THE DECADE OF RENAISSANCE
Vision Lancaster is the Shining Star of Texas, with growing opportunities to prosper, live, learn, work and play Mission The City of Lancaster partners with our community to deliver sustainable public services to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of life
Financially Sound Government - The City has a long-range finan- cial plan and prudent fiscal policies and processes Appropriate reserve levels and a competitive tax rate ensure that the City has funds available to address the needs of the community and responsibly manage its debt.
1.Begin planning for a future bond election
Professional & Committed City Workforce - Lancaster City Gov- ernment is an employer of choice with competitive pay that attracts an engaged, responsive, customer-oriented, innovative, and effective workforce Some employees live in the City and all
have a sense of ownership for the community. City employees feel needed and appreciated by elected officials, residents, and
businesses. Employees are respectful and appreciative of their customers and the City's governing body. The City Council and City's executive staff are engaged with residents and attends community events, upholds strong customer service, and uses technology to aid them in working smarter
1.Provide competitive salaries
Healthy, Safe, & Engaged Community - Lancaster is a place where we embrace public safety and proactive code enforce- ment in our neighborhoods to sustain vibrant residential and business communities The community celebrates unity and participates in City-wide events, recreational and cultural activi- ties Residents have opportunities for involvement in civic life through boards and commissions, youth and parent volunteer opportunities in recreation, sports teams, City elections, and Civic Academies, Schools and City-wide celebrations
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Strengthen relationships with LISD
2. Explore creation of a Public Engagement Committee
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Redesign the website for easier public access to infor- mation
Upgrade code enforcement efforts
Quality Development - The City encourages high quality, diverse housing, commercial and retail devel- opment and public facilities. Policies encourage sus- tainable building practices, conservation and the use of alternative energy sources
1.Continue implementation of development priorities including high-quality diverse housing, commercial and retail growth and small businesses
2.Consider planning for a future City Hall
3.Continue focus on high priority areas including downtown, hospital and campus districts.
Sound Infrastructure - The City supports an ade- quate and well-maintained municipal infrastructure to meet both current demands and future expan- sion needs
1.Improve city signage (entry features, wayfinding signs)
2.Identify potential funding for the installation and maintenance of neighborhood entrance markers
C I T Y C O U N C I L G O A L S A N D O B J E C T I V E S F Y 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3
FY 2022-2023 4 City of Lancaster
2015-2025 THE DECADE OF RENAISSANCE
Back row (left to right):
Stanley Jaglowski, Council Member District 2
Mitchell Cheatham, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem District 5
Clyde C. Hairston, Mayor
Marco Mejia, Council Member District 3
Front row (left to right):
Carol Strain-Burk, Council Member District 1
Keithsha C. Wheaton, Council Member District 4
Betty Gooden-Davis, Mayor Pro Tem District 6
C I T Y C O U N C I L G O A L S A N D O B J E C T I V E S
F Y 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3
APRIL
MAY
Good Friday Memorial Day
Friday, April 7th
JUNE/JULY
Juneteenth
Monday, June 19th
4th of July
Tuesday, July 4th
Monday, May 29th
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day
Monday, September 4th
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 23rd
Friday, November 24th
Christmas
Monday, December 25th
S C H E D U L E
HOLIDAY
O F F I C E S W I L L B E C L O S E D
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS!
4/2: Jason L. Tapscott
4/3: Carmen L. Spencer
4/3: Douglas Pierce
4/5: Timothy Dewone Hornbuckle
4/6: Noelia Crystal Espinosa
4/6: Marcus Dione Talton
4/7: Tori Latress, Strahan
4/8: Michael Kordell Scott
4/10: Kimberli V. Walker
4/14: Danielle Elizabeth Reed
4/16: Ronnie Wilson
4/18: Richard Joseph Daryl Parsons
4/20: James A. Skach
4/20: Christopher D. McCullough Sr.
4/21: David Aric Hines
4/22: Maeland James
4/22: Ernest Matthew Yrlas
4/23: Latrina Michelle Evans
4/23: Derek D. Clark
4/24: Tyrone Melton
4/25: Kaleb Joshua Ealy
4/26: Zachary Jokeith East
4/26: Tommy Ray Tigert
4/28: Stephanie C. Renteria
4/29: Michael Wade
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS!
5/5: Tate Addison Townley
5/7: Chafnie C. Jones
5/7: Keturah S Barnett
5/7: Flavio Salazar
5/8: Felix Emmanuel Serrano
Felicano
5/9: Kanisha L. White
5/10: John Melton
5/11: ELizabeth Ann Pilgrim
5/11: Vicki Denise Coleman
5/11: Terry L. Hunter
5/13: Wesley Waylon Goldwater
5/15: Charles Gravley
5/16: LaDonna Patrice Freeman
5/17: Thomas Robert Vanover
5/19: Keshunna Mona Driver
5/21: Dominique Lashawn Findley
5/22: Gordon Bovell
5/28: Jennifer Avila
5/29: Dorinda Sue Lee
5/30: Opal Mauldin-Jones
5/31: Hosia Rashod Taylor
5/31 Samuel Urbanski
5/31: Pamela Silva
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS!
6/1: Michael S. Shepard
6/1: Cameron Keith Pittman
6/1: Vanessa Clark Holloway
6/2: Thomas T. Burks
6/4: Christopher T. Biggs
6/4: Terence Rashad Taylor
6/7: Brandon Oshun La
Quinten Lampkin
6/8: Joseph Connor Anderson
6/15: Jerson Otoniel Rios
6/15: Robert Garrett
6/19: Wilbert Hankton III
6/19: Braden Miller Nolen
6/20: Natalie Vaughan
6/21: Clinton Ray Crawford
6/22: Lexus Underwood
6/22: Deborah Darleen Bunton
6/24: Aaron Michael Conrad
6/25: Floreli S. Gurrusquieta
6/27: Jeffery Lee Hein
6/27: Alexa Rae Healy
6/30: Diana Prince Wortham
6/30: Joseph A. Brickett
6/30: Cody Allan Clemmons
ELIU OLIVAS RODRIGUEZ Maintenance Worker II Code Compliance 01/02/2023 Welcome to the City W E L C O M E O U R N E W E M P L O Y E E S T O L A N C A S T E R ANTHONY MEDCALF Fleet Superintendent 01/09/2023 LUIS GARCIA 01/09/2023 Assistant Director of Public Works DERRICK MORRIS JR. Year Round Lifeguard 01/23/2023 JOE GARZA Public Service Officer 01/23/2023 CANDACE YOUNG Recreation Attendant 01/23/2023
JAQUELINE FREEMAN HR Generalist Assignment 01/23/2023 Welcome to the City W E L C O M E O U R N E W E M P L O Y E E S T O L A N C A S T E R 01/25/2023 GREGORY CARRELL 01/30/2023 Budget Analyst JOSEPH ANDERSON Fire Fighter 01/30/2023 ALYSIA WALTON Public Relations Specialist 01/30/2023 ERIKA BREWSTER Utility Billing Clerk 01/30/2023 KEAIRA ENGLISH Public Relations Manager
YOLANDA MUNOZ Public Service Officer 02/07/2023 Welcome to the City W E L C O M E O U R N E W E M P L O Y E E S T O L A N C A S T E R 02/13/2023 DANIELLE REED 02/20/2023 Animal Control ABDIEL VALADEZ Multimedia Specialist 02/20/2023 AZALEA NICKERSON Year Round Lifeguard 02/20/2023 KYRE GUILLORY Year Round Lifeguard 03/06/2023 WILLIE ARKANSAS Recreation Attendant
Welcome to the City W E L C O M E O U R N E W E M P L O Y E E S T O L A N C A S T E R 03/08/2023 PATRICIA BOYD 03/10/2023 Administrative Support LORALEI STRINGER Year Round Lifeguard 03/12/2023 OVED LOPEZ Police Officer 03/13/2023 RYAN CAMACHO Permit Technician 03/13/2023 BREONNA MARTIN Animal Services Officer TERRENCE TAYLOR OLEN ARANA 03/13/2023 03/13/2023 Police Officer Police Officer
I have been a resident of Lancaster since 2004 and joined the City of Lancaster, specifically Human Resources, June 1st, of 2022.
I retired from Dallas County in 2015 after 32 years of service. During my retirement, I became a 2 time Breast Cancer Survivor and I was blessed with two beautiful souls who are my children. My background is one of service to the community via my jobs with Dallas County and my personal affiliations. I missed interacting with people and thought this would be a good fit.
I am very pleased to say I have been embraced by the staff of the Human Resources department and made to feel like a part of the family. I have a background in Art, graphics, and enjoy creating. I also enjoy shopping!
Human Resources Dallas, Texas M Y N A M E I S : I A M F R O M : D E P A R T M E N T :
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H A S B E E N W O R K I N G F O R T H E C I T Y : 10 months
Kim Morris-Burse has been recognized in Voyage Dallas Magazine’s “Most Inspiring Stories in Dallas.” Kim works as an Administrative Secretary in the Parks and Recreation Department, however, Kim is the author of four fiction books entitled: Just Emotions, Slipping In The Darkness, Tears I Shed I and, a book of poetry and a poem that was published in Forge Journal. Her inspiration for writing stemmed from the amazing oral stories her grandfather Albert Morris told her as a kid.
Kim is married to Keith Burse and they have five children and 12 grandchildren. In her spare time, she loves to paint abstract art and repurpose old furniture.
Kim’s favorite quote is from one of her favorite poets Maya Angelou, “Let nothing dim the light that shines from within.”
Parks & Recreation Elaine, Arkansas M Y N A M E I S : I A M F R O M : D E P A R T M E N T : Kimberly Burse A B O U T M E : G E T T O K N O W M E
H A S B E E N W O R K I N G F O R T H E C I T Y : 10 months
My name is Noelia Espinosa and my wonderful journey with the City of Lancaster started as an Internship the Summer of 2022. I got offered a part-time position which I did accept this past August and I am part of the finance department. I am also a full-time student pursing a BBA in accounting at the University of North Texas at Dallas. I enjoy swimming during the summer, dancing and hiking on my free time. Fun fact: I am going on my first cruise this summer!
Finance Dallas, Texas M Y N A M E I S : I A M F R O M : D E P A R T M E N T : Noelia Espinosa A B O U T M E : G E T T O K N O W M E
H A S B E E N W O R K I N G F O R T H E C I T Y : 10 months
2023 SERVICE AWARDS PHOTOS
Class of 2022 Lancaster Leadership Academy Graduate
5 Years of Service
10 & 20 Years of Service
2023 SERVICE AWARDS
Collen Cortinas
Herbert Daniels
Ed Dryden
Robert Garrett
Kenneth Johnson
Clay Lane
Lonnie Lee
John Melton
Sylvia Natareno
Richard Ransom
James Sain
Michael Scott
Shane Shepard
Raul Sustaita
Elizabeth Wigzell
James Andrews
Clinton Crawford
Dan Kirk
Douglas Pierce
Michael Rasco
Amber Wesson
2023 SERVICE AWARDS
Melissa Anderson
John Burroughs
Crystal Cloud
Gabriel Estrada
Jeffrey Hein
Dipak Patel
Ricardio Sparks
Jason Tapscott
Allen Turner
Robert Williams
Robin Young
Paul Beck
Doris Brown
Opal Mauldin - Jones
Reginald Sterns
Michael Theobald
Nate Thompson
Chris Youngman
Samuel Urbanski
Paul Hardy is a Lancaster, Tx resident. He has been working in Lancaster for 36 years, he is originally from a small town in East Texas. Paul started out in the water department as a Laborer, where he repaired water and sewer mains. He worked for the water department with the City of Lancaster for 15 years, and now he is a construction inspector for the last 21 years. Paul has either repaired or installed almost every street in the City of Lancaster.
Paul Hardy
City Manager, Opal MauldinJones
Mayor Clyde Hairston
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PROMOTION!!
Hired on 4/10/2006 and was promoted on 2/17/23.
Officer James Skach from The City of Lancaster Police Department, recently got promoted to Sergeant. James Skach has worked for the department for 16 years now. James stated " I look forward to supervising for the department and continuing to serve the city”. Make sure to congratulate James when you see him!
Time to Brag
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Reggie Lewis Jr. Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Reggie and his wife recently welcomed their newborn baby to their family. He had this to say "He is my fourth child and my last child. He is also my wife, and I's rainbow baby. On July 6, 2021, we lost our daughter, Reagan, while my wife was 15 weeks pregnant. After losing her, we didn't want any more children and we were satisfied with the three children God had blessed us with, but it seems like He laughed at us, because somehow (I'm still trying to figure out how) my wife ended up pregnant. It was the most nerve-wracking 9 months of our lives, but we made it through that time and now we have our bundle of joy, Jaiden".
Name: Jaiden Asher Lewis
Date of Birth: November 21, 2022
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Trash Off Event Black History Night Event
goes to Austin Couch to 5K Event
YAC
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Meals on Wheels Event
Spring Cookout
2023 Employee Appreciation Day
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Fire Department Engaging in the Community
