Team,
As the holiday season is upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to extend warm wishes to each and every one of you. I hope you all have a joyful and relaxing holiday season surrounded by loved ones.
I would also like to remind you that during the weeks of December 18 and 25, we will be allowing for “Friday casual” dress code for those working those two weeks. This is a small way to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication throughout the year.
Thank you for all that you do, and happy holidays!
-Ed Broussard
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2023 Highlights
W.T. Brookshire Conference Center grand opening.
The ribbon cutting for Noble E. Young Park.
Painting the bathroom mural at the P.T. Cole Park grand opening.
New ADA curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, and signal heads at the intersection of North Broadway Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Renovations to the historic Mayfair Building.
Public Service Recognition Week
This year, the Tyler Police Dept. started hosting "Comunidad," a community meeting entirely in Spanish!
Ribbon cutting for the renovated Local History Room at the Tyler Public Library.
The wet-down of the new Tower 10 vehicle during the push-in ceremony.
The return of the Tyler Film Festival to Liberty Hall!
Tysen House demolition, which is now nearly completed.
The Tyler Fire Dept. hosted its first "Womens Event" to encourage women to join the fire department.
Cutting the ribbon at the Pollard Park grand opening.
Congrats Holiday Party Winners!
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Building Services Department- Chillin with my Gnomies |
Gary Cannon, Engineering- John McClane from Die Hard (Yes; Die Hard is a Christmas Movie!) |
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Holiday Safety Topics in the Workplace
The holidays can be an exciting and busy time for employees and their loved ones. This season can also present particular risks related to travel and other traditions at this time of year. Discussing these risks with your employees and encouraging them to practice safe and healthy habits during the holidays can help them be proactive in addressing possible hazards and prevent common accidents and injuries.
Click Holiday Safety Topics in the Workplace | Indeed.com to see tips that will help you and your staff work in a safe environment during the holidays.
For more recommendations, visit this article from the NSC.
New Employees Joining Us This Month
 We are thrilled to introduce the newest additions to the City of Tyler!
From left to right:
Jared Dickey – Police Dept., Logan Baker – Police Dept., Arturo Pereida – Police Dept., Samuel Germany – Code Enforcement, Karlee Fulmer – Police Dept., Jonathan Johnigan – Water Business Office, Marina Lopez – Permits, Kyle Huffman – Water Utilities, Jonathan Flores – Vehicles Services, Angela Rollins – Organizational Development and Collette Williams – Police Dispatch.
We are very excited to have them on our team!
New Fire Assistant Chief
Fire Senior Captain Kelly Adkinson has been promoted to the role of Fire Assistant Chief. He will be assigned to the Operations Division. Fire Senior Captain Adkinson has served the Tyler Fire Department with excellence for over 27 years. He has risen through the ranks of Fire Fighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and Fire Senior Captain and has contributed to our recognition as one of the best fire departments in Texas.
As the Fire Assistant Chief of the Operation Division, Adkinson will oversee the three shifts and two battalions of the Operations Division, which covers 10 stations. He will also mentor and guide various department personnel and support the Fire Chief as part of the Fire Chief’s Command Staff. Adkinson will monitor other departmental metrics to ensure our department achieves our monthly goals consistently.
Additionally, Adkison was the 2023 Firefighter of the Year! Please join us in congratulating Chief Adkinson on his well-deserved promotion and wishing him success in the new position.
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 Tyler Water Utilities has partnered with KSA Engineers, as part of a national initiative by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to inventory the types of materials of all customers' water service lines in the City's distribution system by Oct. 16, 2024. The inventory is an important step in protecting public health and minimizing the risk of lead entering your drinking water from service pipes and fixtures in your home. Be sure to fill out the survey yourself and remind others to do as well!
Have you listened to our Roses & Weeds podcast?
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, Utilities Director Kate Dietz and Tyler Water Utilities Project Engineer Jacob Yanker discuss the City of Tyler's Lead Service Line Inventory campaign. They explain the importance of identifying and replacing lead service lines to continue ensuring safe drinking water for the community. They also dive into the challenges and successes of the campaign, as well as the potential impact on future water infrastructure policies. Overall, it's an informative and thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of public health and municipal governance.
If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.
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2022-2023 Annual Reports available
 Read and download the 2022-2023 Annual Report in English and Spanish.
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