The City Managers Newsletter is a publication delivered to city employees, residents, businesses, and any individual signed up to receive up-to-date and relevant information regarding the inner workings and upcoming activities within the City of Henderson.

CITY EVENTS

-Roux Ready– Civic Center Coordinator, Stephanie Kimbrell, is hard at work planning the annual Mardi Gras Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, February 18th. Click here for more information!

-January Council Meeting – The Cities Council Meeting is January 17^th at 6:00pm. 

-City Closures – City Hall and Facilities will be closed in observance of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

PROJECT UPDATES

-The Cities construction teams are busy working on wood trim work in the front area to portray a professional and inviting atmosphere. They will follow this with the remodel of the public women’s bathroom downstairs. 

-While we are excited to share our new building, the City has had to continually push back any ribbon cutting and grand opening due to issues related to third parties and supply chains. This includes the glasswork and the audio/video elements in the Council Chambers/Courtroom.  Fingers crossed these items can be completed soon to allow for an event this spring.

-Fiber internet is now being provided by Frontier Communications and Sparklight.  Both providers are still working on finishing the construction of their infrastructure, however, both are signing up new customers and installing currently.  This is a huge opportunity for our citizens and business owners who have been wanting other options. Now multiple options are available which will create a healthy competition for better rates and customer service.

EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS

Round of Applause

Public Service employees were caught lending a hand at the Boys and Girls Club of Rusk County, ensuring their playground is a fun and safe environment for all.

National Law Enforcement Day

January 9th, 2023 | Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities.  They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated. On National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service.

Pictured: Police Officer Tony Villalobos

Three Cheers for Phil

Henderson Volunteer Firefighter Phil Stanley received the Firefighter of the Year Award at the Henderson Chamber’s 97th Annual Banquet. Phil Stanley has been an active member of the Henderson Volunteer Fire Department for 34 years.  We’re so fortunate to have such a dedicated and hard-working member who puts in countless volunteer hours of emergency services to protect and serve our community. 

Employee Anniversaries

-Lance Ellis, Fire Department, 21 Years

-Charles, Graham, Water & Sewer Department, 19 Years

-Kevin Orr, Water & Sewer Department, 11 Years

-Josiah Lemelin, Police Department, 10 Years

-Cheryl Jimerson, Administration, 10 Years

-Jayce Taylor, Water & Sewer Department, 8 Years

-Claudette Welch, Fire Department, 8 Years

-Rebecca Wilkerson, Community Development, 6 Years

-Carl Phillips, Civic Center, 4 Years

-Daniel Diosdado, Police Department, 3 Years

-Clint Pepper, Water & Sewer Department, 3 Years

-Jarrett Dorsey, Public Services, 3 Years

-Hillary Faulkner, Administration, 2 Years

-Wilton Buckner, Water & Sewer Department, 1 Year

-Nicholas Vickery, Water Production Division, 1 Year

-Cora Humes, Animal Control, 1 Year