Community Link Newsletter: January 2–9, 2025

City of Irvine sent this bulletin at 01/03/2025 02:00 PM PST

Cheers to a Fresh Start – Hello, 2025!

What an exciting year it has been! We are grateful to have shared so many milestones in 2024, and we look forward to celebrating more achievements and making new memories in 2025!

We wish you and your loved ones a very happy New Year!

City of Irvine Named a Top Workplace in Orange County
for Fourth Consecutive Year

The City of Irvine was awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor, ranking 11th among large companies with 500 or more employees in The Orange County Register’s 17th annual list of Top Workplaces. Irvine is the only municipality recognized among 152 companies. Learn more about the recognition.

To learn more about available opportunities and what makes Irvine an outstanding place to work, please visit cityofirvine.org/jobs.

City of Irvine Implements Solar EV Chargers at Operations Support Facility

The City of Irvine has successfully installed three portable, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers, utilizing $333,830 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding.

The newly installed EV Arc chargers will support the City’s electric fleet, including the recently acquired EV street sweeper and Ford Lightning Public Works vehicle.

By offering off-grid charging, the systems bolster resilience and ensure continued fleet operations during grid disruptions or natural disasters.

To learn more about Electrify Irvine, visit cityofirvine.org/electrify-irvine.

DE&I

This Week in DE&I

There are many cultural and religious holidays celebrated and recognized throughout our community this month. Learn about some of the significant dates being observed in Irvine below and on our DE&I calendar.

January 1: Emancipation Proclamation Enacted

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, during the Civil War. It declared that slaves in Confederate states were free and marked a key step toward ending slavery in the U.S.

January 6: Feast of the Epiphany

The Feast of the Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, is celebrated January 6 to mark the visit of the magi to baby Jesus. The holiday, 12 days after Christmas, reflects on Jesus' identity as the son of God and ends the Christmas season.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

January 6, 5:30 p.m.
Finance Commission

January 8, 4 p.m.
Sustainability Commission

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Road Construction and Capital Improvement Projects

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