December 2001, Volume 7 - Number 12

… In City Council News This Month
Election on Transit Delayed
An ordinance calling a February City election on mass transit has been tabled. City Council support and voter approval are required if a sales tax increase is to be used to pay for a mass transportation system.

Making the Season Brighter
Throughout the organization every year in December, City departments help make the holiday season brighter for underprivileged families in the community.


Congratulations!

Pride In Performance
Lisa Womack, Bethany Ponder...

Service Awards
December 2001

Connections, a newsletter for City of Arlington employees and volunteers, is published by the Office of Communication. Please direct all inquiries, City employee accolades and story ideas to PIO at 817-459-6402
Editor
Cheryel Carpenter
Writer
Jennifer Hensley
Production Team
Rudy Farias,
Steve Evans, Paula Reed,
Cheryl Taylor West

Changing the Landscape for Workplace Retirement Savings
New Provisions Become Effective Jan. 1

Legislation that provided tax rebates to many individuals in August and September also contains provisions that bring significant enhancements to workplace retirement plans effective Jan. 1, 2002.

Getting Tagged for Safety
New Photo ID Badges Enhance Security

  

Photo identification badges will soon become a part of the Human Resources new employee orientation process.

City officials say photo badges will assist staff and security personnel in immediately identifying City of Arlington employees...

… City Departments On the Move
In February 2002, Finance, Neighborhood Services and Technology Services will be among the largest City departments to begin locating to the new Municipal Office Tower on East Abram Street.

Employee Appreciation Day – A Success!
  

The City’s first Employee Appreciation Day was a success, according to City Manager Chuck Kiefer who hosted the November 15 event. Also features a photo gallery of the event.

Important Change For Group Healthcare Coverage
Have you heard? House Bill 1440 extends individual and group healthcare coverage to children through age 24....

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