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Realignment of City Organizational Management
Today I am announcing a few updates to our city organizational structure. All the details are in the video linked below, and you can also...
Mar 20, 20192 min read
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Weekly Insider 3/14/2019
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch The Parks & Recreation Department recently permitted a traffic control plan for the Flower Fields at...
Mar 14, 20192 min read
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A Fun Night Talking About the Budget (Really)
City department directors, analysts and other staff spent Monday evening chatting up some of our most engaged community members about...
Mar 5, 20191 min read
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Team Carlsbad: Meet Rosario
Besides helping businesses with their license and helping customers with the water bill, Rosario Aranda’s job as account clerk includes...
Mar 4, 20191 min read
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Seven Ways to Get Public Servants Innovating
At a company, failure leads to loss of revenue or investment — but in government, taking risks can put hospitals, schools and childcare...
Feb 27, 20191 min read
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Can I Quote You on That?
A reporter calls to ask a few questions about a project you’re working on. Is it okay to respond? What if you’re out in the field and a...
Feb 21, 20191 min read
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Team Carlsbad: Meet Ryan Opeka
Sergeant Ryan Opeka is the Lead of the Crimes of Violence Team for the Carlsbad Police Department. He works with his team to prevent and...
Feb 11, 20191 min read
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The results are in
As you may know, we have the results from the employee engagement survey conducted in late 2018. We wanted to hold off on sharing them...
Feb 7, 20192 min read
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5 Pitfalls of Public Engagement
The City of Carlsbad is revamping the way we involve the public in project planning and decision making. The outcome of this new approach...
Feb 6, 20193 min read
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Field Guide to Faraday
Do you have meetings at the city's Faraday Administration Center? Do you STILL get lost trying to remember where a certain meeting room...
Feb 5, 20191 min read
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Team Carlsbad: Meet Danny Goggin
Keeping storm drains well maintained and clean is Danny Goggin’s job as Senior Storm Drain Maintenance worker, thus keeping the ocean...
Feb 4, 20191 min read
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Are You Making the Most of Your Meetings?
Do you feel like you're spending too much time in meetings that aren't productive? Do you accept invitations to meetings without knowing...
Jan 29, 20191 min read
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Improvements to Building Security
New city ID badges are headed your way soon! Your new ID badge will give you an easier and more secure way to gain access to the...
Jan 28, 20192 min read
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Apply for Tuition Reimbursement
Don’t miss this opportunity to continue your education and learn new skills at no cost to you. The city’s Employee Tuition Reimbursement...
Jan 23, 20191 min read
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5 Ways the Communication Department Can Help You
It's 4 p.m. on a Friday, you're the only one around, and Channel 10 just showed up. Do you know what to do? Don't worry, the city's...
Jan 15, 20192 min read
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Respectful Workplace: Preventing Workplace Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
California’s state government code (section 12950.1) was recently changed by Senate Bill 1343, and now requires all employees of public...
Jan 10, 20192 min read
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Team Carlsbad: Mick Calarco
Carlsbad is rich in history and cultural resources. Meet Mick Calarco, Special Project Manager, and learn about how he makes sure people...
Jan 7, 20191 min read
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Welcome to 2019!
Hey, Team Carlsbad! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. The new year is sure to bring lots of fun opportunities and new adventures....
Jan 3, 20191 min read
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Happy 2019, Carlsbad!
Looking back on the services city staff provided in 2018 to help ensure our community enjoys an excellent quality of life. Thanks to all...
Jan 2, 20191 min read
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Happy Holidays!
It’s been another incredible year of progress for Carlsbad. I want to thank you for giving it your all, day in and day out. From...
Dec 21, 20181 min read
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