OCTOBER 2025

ICYMI: Employee Party Highlights

Thanks to all who came to the Employee Party! It was full of delicious food, fabulous prizes, and the best company! Check out some of the highlights:

WVC Giving Tree Supports the Local Community: How YOU Can Help!

Christmas is still months away, but you can start helping kids in need now with the city’s Giving Tree program! The Giving Tree has been going in West Valley City for over 20 years and is directed by West Valley City Police and the Neighborhood Services Division. It started with gathering Christmas gifts for just a few kids and has grown to helping between 200-300 local kids and seniors.

Here’s how you can help:

Donate online at wvcgivingtree.com
Pick a child to shop for. The program provides items like toys and clothing for kids in need. Names will be available on wvcgivingtree.com around November 1st.
Participate in the city’s wrapping day! City employees gather to help wrap all the gifts purchased for the program. Date to be announced.
Tell your friends and family about the Giving Tree program! The program is looking for businesses to sponsor kids or donate to the program. Any support from employees and community members is also welcome.

Let’s get into the spirit of giving!

Employee Spotlight: Shining a Light On Employees Who Go Above and Beyond

Cindy Hobbs is the Executive Administration Assistant and Ace Program Coordinator for Code Enforcement. She has been with West Valley City for 20 years.

According to her supervisor, Cindy is the “heart and soul” of their team and “fosters an environment of support, empathy, and camaraderie that is rare and invaluable.” She also has led initiatives in Code Enforcement that have streamlined processes that have saved them time and resources while boosting productivity. She is always ready to lend a hand and provide a smile to those around her!

Perhaps this statement from her supervisors describes Cindy best: “Her actions go beyond her role description, and her dedication is felt across the department. Cindy’s contribution to our team is irreplaceable, and her influence resonates through every project and every interaction.”

Cindy says she loves working for the city because of the people she works with. Her roots are also here—she was born and raised in West Valley City!

Thanks for going above and beyond, Cindy!

PTO Cash In: Coming Up in November

As a reminder, last November the City updated the PTO Cash-In Program dates and process. Historically, this program opened in August, however, per the updated policy, the program is now available from the first Monday in November through the last Thursday in December. Additionally, a cash-in schedule was implemented. Human Resources will begin accepting electronic request forms in November. Forms must be submitted by noon each Wednesday to be processed that week, and payouts will be made via direct deposit. Another notice will be sent out in October with instructions and links to the request form when the program opens.

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A New Brand: Celebrating Our History

Exciting news! West Valley City has launched a rebrand, tightening up our image and celebrating our history. We’re going back to our roots, eliminating the blocks logo and bringing our WV logo to the forefront. We’re also simplifying our color palette, introducing bold new typefaces, and updating our branding assets with new designs across all platforms.

As we work to update our brand citywide, please replace any older versions of the city logo (blocks, navy/gold, four-color seal, etc.) with new versions. If you work with third-party vendors who display our logo, please send a new file and ask for it to be updated. Existing materials (business cards, envelopes, stationery, etc.) may be used until your stock is depleted. Any new projects (print, digital, online, etc.) must use new logos. What about those shirts, hats, jackets, and other items? Keep wearing them. They're now considered "vintage". When it's time to reorder, make sure to use updated logos.

Check out the new brand and download logos, fonts, and Branding Identity Guidelines:

www.wvc-ut.gov/brand

Questions? Reach out to our brand manager, Aaron Crim, via email or Teams.

The History of the WV

When the city incorporated in 1980, a hand-drawn logo was presented by a city employee, with the three points on the WV representing the three original West Valley City communities: Granger, Hunter, and Redwood – “the Tri-City”. The hand-drawn WV logo saw several revisions before the logo and seal became the official brand of West Valley City sometime in the early 1990's.

Childcare Discount for City Employees

We’re excited to share a special opportunity for all city employees! Sunshine Academy Preschool and Daycare, located right here in West Valley City at 4059 S. 4400 W, is offering a 20% discount to city employees. In addition, first responders can access discounted hourly rates, subject to availability.

This partnership reflects Sunshine Academy’s commitment to supporting those who serve and care for our community.

Are you getting enough sleep?

Research indicates that getting an adequate amount of quality sleep is the #1 thing you can do to improve your overall health – yet 33% of adults do not get the recommended amount of sleep. Check out this guide for more information. Learn tips for better sleep, and take a quiz to evaluate your sleep!

IT Security: Protect Your Personal Information

During the period from August 15 to September 16, over 919 million security events were logged and analyzed across our systems. Out of these, 233 alerts were flagged by our security services, including 24 classified as critical and 38 as high severity. The majority of alerts were of low or informational priority, illustrating that while the threat landscape remains active, our detection and response systems continue to filter and prioritize incidents for rapid review and action effectively.

Look for new policies and training on Personally Identifiable Information and Artificial Intelligence. Support for Windows 10 ends in two weeks. If you are still using this operating system, expect a call from the help desk to replace your system.

Welcome New Employees!

Hepler, Beyden - Planner
Huber, RC - CDL Operator

Mone, Sione - Storm Water Maintenance
Sanchez, Miguel - Animal Control Officer

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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City Employee Chat: A New Format

The next City Employee Chat will look a little different this fall. This time around, city manager Ifo Pili is coming to you! Ifo will be visiting with different departments to give you the latest updates in the city and answer employee questions. Stay tuned for more information!