WVC City Spotlight Employee Newsletter

June 2026

Open Enrollment & Benefits

Open Enrollment starts June 1st and goes through June 13th!

To learn all about your options, changes, and to get your questions answered, HR is holding a Benefits 101 training session on Thursday, June 4, from 1 - 3 PM on Teams: Join the Meeting

Work Perks

In addition to benefits, here are a few “work perks” West Valley City is offering to employees!

4-week parental leave for the mother/father, must complete the FMLA certification to qualify
Voluntary PTO (donation) for those in need - primarily medical reasons
13 paid holidays - 130 hours (156 for firefighters)
Government employee shopping discounts at ID.me and Govx.
Employee discounts at 3 different daycare providers
Free Family Fitness Center memberships for all FT employees
Free gym access at the City Hall fitness room
Discounted golf at The Ridge and Stonebridge
Summer party for all employees
Wellness committee, making us healthier and fun activities
Holiday luncheon
Leadership training
Thanksgiving grocery voucher
PTO cash-in

ICYMI: WVC IS ME Graffiti Wall

The WVC IS ME graffiti wall is now up at City Park! Hundreds showed up to make their mark on the wall. You can do it too! The wall will be up for a limited time.

Check out the event!

Coming Soon: Employee Spanish Class!

One of our golf pros is hitting the links this week to qualify for the U.S. Senior Open! Last month, Rigo Jimenez played on a Senior Open qualifier at Stonebridge Golf Club and was the low medalist.

This week, Rigo plays in the next round to potentially qualify for the U.S. Senior Open in Colorado Springs. The U.S. Senior Open is in Ohio later this summer.

“We are so proud of Rigo and are lucky to have him on our incredible golf staff at Stonebridge Golf Club,” said Jamie Young, Director of Parks & Recreation. “We wish him the best of luck!”

Golf Pro Rigo Jimenez

Looking for ways to connect with our Spanish-speaking community members? The City will soon be offering a Spanish class for employees starting in a couple of months at City Hall. Spots will be limited, but it could be expanded in the future depending on interest. Enrollment will be on a first come, first served basis. Watch for an email with information sometime in June!

Play Ball! Employee Softball Tournament - June 6th!

Who is taking home the Golden Glove in 2026? The West Valley City Softball Tournament is June 6th at Centennial Park!

Come support your co-workers as they play for a Travel Trophy and bragging rights at the Centennial Park Softball Complex. Games get underway at 8:30 AM -- bring your families and enjoy a day of fun!

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

This month’s Employee Spotlight recognizes Ronald Trinidad, Payroll Manager in Human Resources! He has been with West Valley City since March of 2015.

Ronald was chosen for his dedication and hard work that often happens quietly behind the scenes. “While many employees simply expect their paycheck to arrive accurately and on time, that reliability is only possible because of the commitment, attention to detail, and countless hours invested by Ronald,” said his supervisors.

His managers also say Ronald consistently goes above and beyond to support West Valley City, including extending work beyond normal business hours—including weekends and holidays—to make sure every employee is paid correctly and on time.

Ronald says the most rewarding aspects of his job are “the financial impacts and the satisfaction of ensuring every employee gets paid accurately and on time, constant problem solving by navigating tricky tax codes, benefit discrepancies and adapting to ever-changing labor laws.”

Ronald says he loves to be outdoors and do planting and landscaping in his spare time. “I am a creative, hardworking, detail-oriented, analytical, dependable and responsible person,” he said. “I also like to serve to church ministries and get involved in group communities. I join every year using the Medical and Dental Mission as a platform to share the Gospel in remote places in the Philippines and maybe Cambodia next year.”

A final word from HR on Ronald: “Payroll is one of the most important functions in any organization, and Ronald’s professionalism, dependability, and strong work ethic do not go unnoticed. We are grateful for the care and dedication he brings to his role every single day.”

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Childcare Discount for City Employees

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We’re excited to share a new childcare discount option for all city employees! ABC Great Beginnings is offering a 10% discount! ABC Great Beginnings offers Day Camps, Night/Weekend Childcare, Before and After School Programs, Infant and Toddler Care, and more! This offer is valid at any of their 10+ locations!

Sunshine Academy Preschool and Daycare is also offering a 20% discount to city employees. In addition, first responders can access discounted hourly rates, subject to availability.

Click the links to learn more about either of these opportunities!