Gilbert, Arizona

At the heart of Gilbert, an incredible team is dedicated to serving and uplifting our community every single day! We take great pride in honoring our outstanding team members who embody Gilbert's core values of being driven, kind, bold, and humble through our annual Team Gilbert MVP Awards. This exciting peer-nominated program shines a light on the remarkable achievements of our colleagues, supervisors, and peers from the past year. This year, we were thrilled to receive over 100 nominations, ultimately selecting 12 finalists and celebrating four exceptional MVP winners. Meet the winners: ?? BOLD - Alicia Echeveste, Human Relations Specialist ?? DRIVEN - Marisa Morales, Legal Secretary ?? HUMBLE - Daniel Henze, Household Hazardous Waste Supervisor ?? KIND - Lauren Oxford, Digital Communications Strategist Let's all join in congratulating our wonderful MVP nominees and winners! ?? If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a caring team, we would love to hear from you! See our current job openings ?? gilbertaz.gov/Jobs

Congratulations to Gilbert’s Office of Information Technology! ???? Gilbert has been recognized as a leader in digital innovation, landing #6 in the Center for Digital Government's 2024 Digital Cities Survey Awards for cities with a population of 250,000-499,999. This prestigious honor highlights our team's commitment to strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing transparency, promoting digital equity, and planning for the future of work. But that's not all. Gilbert IT also received the 2024 Service to the Citizen Award from the Public Service Leadership Academy (PSLA), celebrating their dedication to delivering simple, seamless, and secure services that make a real difference in our community. “These prestigious recognitions highlight our town's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance municipal services and foster a more connected and engaged community,” said Sasan Poureetezadi, Gilbert’s Chief Technology Officer. Learn more about our IT team and their dedication to innovation and excellence in Gilbert ?? youtu.be/ypS4ZpTn5IA

Gilbert has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2024! ?? This prestigious awards program celebrates organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employees. Gilbert placed No. 47 on the list, with 1,600 dedicated employees providing essential services to keep the community clean, safe, and thriving. Gilbert, along with other recognized companies, earned this accolade due to the organization’s strong commitment to workplace wellness and exceptional health and benefits offerings. In recent years, Gilbert has prioritized employee well-being through year-round education and experiential activities. Key initiatives include the creation of the Gilbert Peer Support team, telehealth counseling benefits, and Recharge Rooms for first responders, all focused on mental well-being. Additionally, Gilbert has expanded its efforts to offer preventative health screenings and exams, vaccine clinics, nutrition counseling, and onsite dental services. The organization also introduced immersive wellness events such as healthy cooking classes, Holistic Health Month, and town-wide step challenges. Interested in joining Team Gilbert? Explore our current job openings ?? gilbertaz.gov/Jobs

Happy Halloween from #TeamGilbert! ??

Congratulations to the Gilbert, Arizona Office of Economic Development for their big wins at the Arizona Association for Economic Development's Fall Forum! ?? Check it out. ?

Did you know that manufacturing jobs in Gilbert, Arizona grew 19% over the last five years? Our economic strengths come from our community's innovative industries: Life Sciences, ICT, Photonics and Optics, Aerospace and Defense, and Clean Technology. October is Arizona Manufacturing Month and we're celebrating the impact that this important industry has on our community. ? Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/gGgGdaq7

Last night, the Gilbert Town Council approved the increase of Gilbert’s sales tax, use tax, and bed tax rates at their regularly scheduled meeting. The new tax rates will go into effect January 1, 2025. Continued investment in our infrastructure is pivotal to ensuring Gilbert can maintain a high quality of life and be sustainable well into the future. Time is of the essence as many of Gilbert’s services are over capacity and new infrastructure is needed. Unlike many other communities, Gilbert does not impose a Primary Property Tax. This means that infrastructure projects must be funded through bonds or cash from sales tax revenues. Gilbert intends to cash fund as much of the critical infrastructure projects as possible to reduce costs and maximize the value to taxpayers. Here’s an overview of the tax increases ?? ??? Sales Tax Paid for by residents, visitors, and businesses who purchase certain goods and services in Gilbert. ?? Current: 1.5% ?? New: 2.0% An increase in Gilbert’s sales tax rate from 1.5% to 2.0% would translate into 50 cents more on a $100 purchase. ?? Use Tax Use tax is paid for by residents and businesses when purchases are made online with out-of-state vendors who do less than $100K of sales in Arizona per year. When an out-of-state vendor does more than $100K, they would be required to charge sales tax and use tax would no longer apply. ?? Current: 0.0% ?? New: 2.0% ?? Bed Tax Paid for by travelers who rent accommodations in a hotel, motel, or other lodging in Gilbert. ?? Current: 2.8% ?? New: 5.0% ?? What projects will be funded? Gilbert plans on investing in critical infrastructure for Parks, Police, and Fire services to enhance community safety, well-being, and quality of life. 23 high-priority projects totaling over $700 million were identified through the work of the Mayor and Council, planning, and community input. More about these projects ?? glbrt.is/PriorityProjects ?? Next Steps With the Town Council’s approval, Gilbert will now work with the Arizona Department of Revenue to implement the new tax structure, with the new tax rates going into effect on January 1, 2025. Get the details ?? gilbertaz.gov/TaxRates

This?#AZCityWeek, we asked departments throughout the town to give us a sneak peek into what their days are like using a disposable camera. ?? Whether it’s making street signs, picking up trash and recycling, public safety, or providing essential community resources, our hardworking team is proud to be there for our community. Let’s give it up for these dedicated public servants. ?? #TeamGilbert #LifeOnFilm

Last call, Gilbert business owners! ?? We want to hear from you in the 2024 National Business Survey. ?? If you own or manage a business in Gilbert, share your insights and help shape programs that directly support our business community. The deadline has been extended to October 31, and all responses are completely anonymous. Don’t miss your chance, share your input today ?? polco.us/gilbert24ob

?? We’re excited to announce that Robert Carmona, Gilbert’s Parks and Recreation Director, has been inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration — one of the highest honors in the field! Over the past six years, Robert has been instrumental in shaping Gilbert’s parks and recreation landscape, overseeing the development of Gilbert Regional Park, Desert Sky Park, and Cactus Yards. His leadership has earned our parks over 30 awards, CAPRA accreditation (held by fewer than 2% of agencies), and the designation as a Certified Autism Center?, ensuring our parks are welcoming and accessible to all. ?? Join us in celebrating Robert’s visionary leadership and the incredible impact he’s made in Gilbert and beyond! To learn more about plans for the future of Parks and Recreation, check out our master plan at gilbertaz.gov/prmasterplan.