City of Coppell

Please join us in congratulating Mike Land, our City Manager and esteemed leader, on his selection to be the 2024-2025 President-Elect for the ICMA - International City/County Management Association. ? Congratulations, Mike! We're so excited to see what you're able to accomplish over the next three years as you continue to enhance and spread our culture of service, trust, and credibility.

Welcome to the late-night talk show edition of Coppell’s State of the City! Our special guest is Mayor Wes Mays, with surprise appearances from many of our City’s employees! ? Our State of the City video, which highlights how the City incorporates our Vision 2040 Strategic Plan, features showcases of community events, initiatives, and facilities, and provides updates on long term projects like the reconstruction of S Belt Line Road. Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full show! https://lnkd.in/gPsSRBku Next year, we’ll be sure to have a late-night show band too!

Ice cream, cookies, and a special gift for all the spectacular employees at the City of Coppell for National Employee Appreciation Day! ??????

Are you looking for a rewarding, dynamic, and engaging career? The City of Coppell is seeking a talented, people oriented, and service minded Chief of Strategic Relationships. This candidate excels at cultivating and enhancing internal and external relationships in order to foster trust, collaboration, and service for our community. From providing counsel to the City Manager, to serving as a liaison to City Council members and service groups, this individual is focused on creating a connection between the City Manager’s Office and the stakeholders of Coppell. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, please apply online at coppelltx.gov/jobs. If this doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, check out the other opportunities as well!

This May, Coppell will elect Mayor and City Council places 2, 4, 5, and 6. Our community is built on a foundation of exceptional leadership and strong support from our residents. Are you, or anyone you know, passionate about leadership in Coppell? For those interested in learning more about what being a City Council member entails, we invite you to join us at Town Center for a free City Council Candidate Orientation on Tuesday, February 6, from 6 - 7 pm. If you are interested in applying to run for Coppell City Council, please visit coppelltx.gov/elections and click “Candidate Filings and Finance Filings”. These applications are available right now and must be submitted by the end of Friday, February 16. For questions about our City Council Candidate Orientation, or about how to fill out your application, please call or visit Coppell Town Center.

This month, we celebrated 50 exceptional employees for a combined 630 years of service to Coppell during our annual tenure awards. Their commitment to our organization and the people we serve is the foundation of our success at Coppell. Join us in giving these individuals a well-deserved round of applause for their enduring dedication to public service.?In Coppell, we believe in building community through public service, and these professionals exemplify that spirit.?

After 25 years of service, Jerod Anderson, Director of Enterprise Solutions for the City of Coppell, has announced his retirement effective February 2, 2024. Current Assistant Director of Enterprise Solutions, Josh Littrell, has been selected to serve as the interim director for the department. Anderson began his career in Coppell as a summer camp counselor for the Parks and Recreation Department (now known as Community Experiences) in May 1998 while attending school at West Texas A&M. The public is invited to attend a retirement reception for Anderson from 3 – 5 pm, Thursday, January 18, in the Town Center Atrium, 255 Parkway Blvd. Visit https://lnkd.in/ghmGrBR3 to read more.

Earlier this week, we had the honor of swearing in 31 passionate residents to serve on eight City boards and commissions! The City’s boards and commissions serve an important function, and these resident volunteers will conduct a deep dive into specific subject matters that are important to the community before providing recommendations to help City Council guide development, future needs, regulations, and more for Coppell. These volunteers are dedicating their time and expertise to help make the community the best it can be, and we are so grateful! Please join us in welcoming our newest board and commission members! Learn all about our boards and commissions at coppelltx.gov/boards.

The City of Coppell recently celebrated the best day of the year, Bring Your Dog to Work Day! Employees and their four-legged friends enjoyed treats, giveaways, a mini paw parade (that was more of a chaotic frolic), contests, and even a yoga session. Employees had a chance to get out of their offices, get to know one another and meet all of the furry friends, and share some laughs. Plus, research shows that petting and interacting with a dog can lead to a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol while also boosting levels of oxytocin, the bonding and love hormone. It was a PAWsome day!

For nearly 30 years the City of Coppell, its residents, and businesses have participated in the annual Make a Child Smile holiday program. This initiative helps connect deserving Coppell ISD students to generous organizations and individuals across our city. Last year more than 200 students received gifts from benefactors, and this year we have more than 300 students in the Make a Child Smile holiday program. ? At the time of this post, 50% of our Make a Child Smile students have gifts for this holiday season, but we still have more work to do. Help keep the giving spirit alive by visiting makeachildsmilecoppell.com and help make a student's holiday this season! ? If your business would like to make a financial donation or sponsor a group of students, please reach out to us at [email protected].