City of Tulare

👋 Meet Tomas Gutierrez, one of the many faces of the #CityofTulare! Tomas is a Wastewater Electrical Technician for the City of Tulare’s Public Works Department. In his role, he performs a wide variety of skilled electrical maintenance and repair work on the City’s wastewater treatment facilities and systems and provides technical support to the Wastewater and Water Divisions. Tomas troubleshoots and resolves electrical issues and assists the maintenance staff and operators with various issues around the plant. He is always willing to assist staff wherever and whenever needed. His dedication to help maintain and fix electrical issues is greatly appreciated by all. We interviewed Tomas to learn a little more about who he is. Here is what he had to say: ▶ How long have you worked for the City? I have worked for the City of Tulare for 3 years starting in April 2021. ▶ Where are you from? I am from Southern California, West Covina area. ▶ What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy spending time with family, working on my house, camping, and going on cruises. ▶ What is your favorite part of your job? I enjoy troubleshooting electrical issues as well as fixing mechanical equipment. ▶ What does your daily routine look like? I start work at 6am and meet with the Maintenance supervisor to discuss my task for the day. My daily routine can change depending on issues that can occur throughout the day which would be helping Water Department with wells or assisting Telstar with electrical issues. ▶ Is there any other information you’d like to share about yourself? I enjoy working for the City of Tulare and being a part of the community, I hope to progress and continue to move up in the City. Thank you, Tomas, for all that you do for the City and its residents! #tulare #tualreca #tulareemployeespotlight

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and this year's theme, "Where You Belong," celebrates the many ways parks and recreation professionals foster a sense of belonging in communities by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections. The City of Tulare Parks and Recreation Division ensures our residents have beautiful and accessible parks and provides year-round programs for youth and adults. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about serving our community and enriching the lives of our residents. Access our website at www.tulare.ca.gov to find the locations of our parks, facilities, and the many activities that are offered through our Parks and Recreation Division. Visit a local park today! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare #parksandrecreationmonth2024 #whereyoubelong

Last week, the City Council toured various projects currently under construction around the city. This included the Zumwalt Park renovations, the former courthouse building renovations (future business incubator), a downtown project, energy efficiency projects (solar canopies and sports field lighting), the Tulare COS campus expansion, and the Mission Oak 50-meter pool project. With all of these exciting developments happening, Tulare is definitely the place to be! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare

Meet Mickey Abney, one of the many faces of the City of Tulare! Mickey is an Accounting Technician II for the City of Tulare’s Finance Department. In her role, she provides assistance to other accounting personnel in performing a wide variety of responsible clerical and technical accounting duties. Mickey ensures the seamless management of utility billing customer accounts and oversees tasks such as meter changes and handling various customer service requests. She plays a crucial role in training new employees and offering support to those with less experience or in different departments. We interviewed Mickey to learn a little more about who she is. Here is what she had to say: ▶ How long have you worked for the City? All together about 12 years. I have worked in Finance since 2008. ▶ Where are you from? Yokohama, Japan. Flew to Tulare to attend school as a foreign exchange student. Spent my sophomore year at Tulare Union High School where I met my husband. I then returned to the valley once I became an adult. ▶ What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Outdoor and nature is my happy place, but I also enjoy city vibes just as much. My recent trip was to San Francisco where I can be near the water, go hiking and strolling through town all in one place. Looking forward to traveling to farther destinations in the future. ▶ What is your favorite part of your job? Just being able to come to work without stress due to the fantastic staff within Finance is my favorite part of job. ▶ What does your daily routine look like? My household includes 3 four-legged family members that I feed first thing in the morning before the coffee for us two-legged members is brewed. Once at work, I work on a variety of tasks mainly maintaining utility accounts, and that includes communicating with customers, City staff, and anything that would take to run the Utility Billing desk. Thank you, Mickey, for all that you do for the City and its residents! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare

A New Era for Downtown Tulare: We are pleased to announce the completion of our Downtown Master Plan Update. The final document sets the framework for the revitalization of downtown through public and private reinvestment. City staff is excited about partnering with organizations and individuals to move forward with the implementation of the goals and objectives as set forth in the final Plan document. This effort is the result of the invaluable input, expertise and collaboration between the City Council, staff, MIG Inc., and contributing residents, stakeholders, businesses, private investors, and all interested in seeing Downtown Tulare be the best it can be! The link to the final Tulare Downtown Master Plan Update document adopted May 21, 2024 is located in our bio. #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare #downtowntulare

📢 We’re hiring! Join our team! The City of Tulare is currently recruiting for a Librarian and a Water and Wastewater Collections Utility Manager. Visit www.tulare.ca.gov/jobs to review the details of and apply for this exciting opportunity. Why work for the City of Tulare? 💼 The City of Tulare provides opportunities for career development and advancement. 👨💼👩💼 The City of Tulare offers a diverse range of job opportunities across various departments, catering to different skill sets and interests. 🌎 As a local government employee, you will have a direct impact on the community by contributing to making positive changes and improvements in the lives of residents. #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare

In celebration of National Public Works Week, we would like to recognize the hardworking men and women in Public Works for the essential services they provide to the City of Tulare. From water, sewer, and trash services to operating the wastewater treatment plant and street and fleet maintenance, these professionals greatly enhance our quality of life and work tirelessly to do so. We would like to say “Thank You” to the staff in Public Works for your dedication to the City of Tulare and its residents! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare #nationalpublicworksweek

🇺🇸 This morning we celebrated the new Tulare Hometown Heroes Program which was established to honor our local military service members by displaying banners throughout the city. Banners that were purchased this year are being proudly displayed on Prosperity Avenue between Hillman and Laspina now through Veterans Day. If you are interested in purchasing a banner to honor a local service member, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (559) 684-4200 or visit the City’s website for details. The next application period will open in January 2025. #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare #tularehometownheroes

This morning, the City held a mock casualty event at Fire Station 61 including activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for training purposes. This was a multi-agency exercise which involved a number of City staff including members of our Police and Fire Departments, Tulare County Fire, Tulare Police Explorers, Tulare County Emergency Services, and Lifestar Ambulance. The City performs these exercises in collaboration with other agencies to ensure we are prepared to respond when disaster strikes our community. Thank you to everyone that participated and made this a successful event! #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare

📢 We're hiring! Join our team! The City of Tulare is currently recruiting for an Administration Analyst. Visit www.tulare.ca.gov/jobs to review the details of and apply for this exciting opportunity. Why work for the City of Tulare? 💼 The City of Tulare provides opportunities for career development and advancement. 👨💼👩💼 The City of Tulare offers a diverse range of job opportunities across various departments, catering to different skill sets and interests. 🌎 As a local government employee, you will have a direct impact on the community by contributing to making positive changes and improvements in the lives of residents. #tulare #tulareca #cityoftulare