City of Buda, TX

It’s Employee Appreciation Day and the City of Buda is celebrating by reinvesting in their employees through a new professional development staff event called Buda U. Buda U, spearheaded by our Human Resources department, is a day-long conference-style event where employees will learn about employee wellness, leadership principles, new technology in the workplace, and receive some exclusive Buda swag! The City is proud to start this new tradition to support the growth of its employees. Thank you to all those employed with the City of Buda for their hard work and dedication to our community.

Each quarter, the City Manager recognizes one employee who had an outstanding achievement or showed particular dedication to one of the City’s core values of Community, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Service, and Charm. On Feb. 5, the City Manager announced the City of Buda Employee of the Quarter as Officer Blake Bennett. Officer Bennett was chosen after responding to a life-saving call in Hays County. It didn’t matter that the call was just outside of Buda Police jurisdiction, when the urgent call came in, Officer Bennett knew he was the closest and responded without hesitation. He was able to render aid to the individual and save their life. This was actually the second time that Officer Bennett was able to render life-saving aid within the last six months! To have one Life-Saving Award in your career is rare, but to have two within a short period is amazing and made Officer Bennett an easy selection for this quarter’s recognition. Thank you, Officer Bennett, for your dedication to our city and the community’s safety.

Every year, each City of Buda department recognizes one outstanding employee that exemplified through their work and actions the City’s core values of Community, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Charm, and Service. Those City employees that have loyally served the community for a milestone number of years are also recognized at this time. In addition, the City Manager selects one employee each for three overall awards: The Service to the Community Award, the Customer Service Award, and the overall Employee of the Year for the entire organization. We are honored to recognize each recipient and their service to the City of Buda. Please take a moment and congratulate the 2024 winners with us. Employee of the Year – Jennifer Quinzi, Human Resources Generalist Service to the Community Award – Officer Freddy Erdman, Community Outreach Officer Customer Service Award – Missy Haecker, Utility Billing Supervisor DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR Administration – Augie Cancino, Facilities Manager Development Services – Blair Murski, Senior Project Engineer Community Relations and Destination Services – Michelle Henley, Public Information Officer Finance – Samonica Harper, Utility Clerk Library – Caitlin Foley, Asst. Library Director Parks and Recreation – Steve Willette, Parks Tech III Police – Officer Travis Pack Public Works – Jerry Rodriguez, Public Works Tech III Economic Development Corporation – Shannon Cameron, Senior Administrative Associate 10 YEARS OF SERVICE Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk Justin Wagner, Parks Crew Leader 5 YEARS OF SERVICE Ernest Charlez, Utility Tech II Kenneth Crawford, Bond Project Manager Elaine Gonzales, Executive Asst. Police Dept. William Ince, Building Official Rocky Nino, Parks Tech I Edward Ojeda, Utility Supervisor Christopher Wagner, Utility Tech I

?? Congratulations to the City of Buda's Finance Department on receiving the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association! This award recognizes the department's commitment to transparency, clear communication, and responsible financial management. The team's dedication ensures that our community's finances are well-managed and easily understood.?? Well done, City of Buda Finance! You can read the award-winning Annual Comprehensive Finance Report here: https://lnkd.in/gtu2DVRx #BudaTX

We're hiring a Parks Technician to join our team! ???? If you love working outdoors and have a passion for maintaining beautiful parks and public spaces, this might be the perfect role for you. You'll help with landscaping, equipment upkeep, and ensuring our parks are safe and enjoyable for everyone. Apply today and make a difference in our community! ???? #Budajobs #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam #ParksAndRecreation

Are you ready to serve and protect your community? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team of police officers. If you have a strong sense of integrity, a commitment to safety, and a passion for making a difference, this is your chance to be part of something bigger. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others! #BudaPD #JoinTheForce #ServeAndProtect #PoliceCareers

Congratulations to Blake Neffendorf, Buda’s Public Works Director, on being elected Chairperson of the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) Board!?? ? Blake has represented Buda on the ARWA Board since 2020 and continues to lead important initiatives for our community, such as overseeing the City’s Aquifer Storage and the Recovery Pilot Well Project, as well as, expanding our water reuse system.?? ? His leadership at ARWA will help secure a sustainable water future for Buda through projects like tapping into the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer and more.?? ? #BudaTX #ARWA??

Congratulations to the City of Buda’s Finance Department for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 2024 fiscal year budget.?? ? This prestigious recognition highlights the department’s commitment to excellence in financial planning, policy documentation, operations, and communication.?? ? Thank you to Finance Director Bianca Redmon, CGFO Redmon, Budget Financial Analyst Natassa Robbins, and the entire team for their hard work to earn this remarkable achievement.? ? #BudaTX #AwardWinning?

Meet our good boy, Dash! Dash is the City of Buda's four-legged, virtual assistant on budatx.gov. He will fetch all the answers you need about the Wiener Dog Capital of Texas from, "How do I pay my utility bill?" to, "When is the next City Council meeting?" and more. Head over to budatx.gov now to just ask Dash! #BudaTX #AskDash #DashTheDachshund

Celebrate Your Elected Officials Day is the perfect time to show our appreciation for the commitment of Mayor Lee Urbanovsky, Mayor Pro Tem Evan Ture, and City Council Members Matt Smith, Monica Davidson, LaVonia Horne-Williams, Paul Daugereau, and Terry Cummings for all they do to make Buda a wonderful place to live and thrive. Buda's elected officials have made it their mission to ensure the City is providing exceptional municipal services, managing growth responsibly, being business friendly, providing outstanding customer service, and engaging our community. To read the City Council's Stategic Plan outlining how we accomplish this, visit https://lnkd.in/ggufJfG4 #BudaTX #CelebrateYourElectedOfficialsDay #OurBuda