City Manager

jabercrombie@hendersontx.us

The City Managers Newsletter is a publication delivered to city employees, residents, businesses, and any individual signed up to receive up-to-date and relevant information regarding the inner workings and upcoming activities within the City of Henderson.

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS

• Heritage Syrup Festival – Henderson annual Syrup Festival is November 12^th, located in Historic Downtown Henderson and Depot Museum.
• City of Henderson Canned Food Challenge – Citizens and City employees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food to new City Hall the week of November 14^th. One lucky citizen and one City employee will be randomly chosen to win a prize. All donations will benefit the Henderson Food Bank.
• Veterans Day – Veterans Day is Friday, November 11^th. City Buildings will be closed. 
• November Council Meeting – The Cities Council Meeting is November 15^th at 5:00pm. Refreshments available to celebrate Michael Searcy’s 4 years of service to the City as District 2 Council member.
• Thanksgiving Closures – City buildings will be closed November 25^th and 26^th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
• Christmas Parade – December 1^st: More details will follow soon.

PROJECT UPDATES

• The City’s construction team is approximately 30% complete on the installation of proper roof skylight panels at the new City Hall.  There are a total of 122 panels to replace. 
• New AC equipment was put in on 11/2/22 to ensure adequate comfort to all who visit the new building.
• Henderson Police Department and Henderson Fire Department received new handheld public safety radios that allow for higher quality and better communication.

EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS

Please help us welcome Public Service Crew Member Wesley Roberge, Public Service Crew Member Craig Mills, and HPD employee Bucky Goza, not pictured, to the City of Henderson!

Employee Anniversaries

• Chad Taylor, Police Chief, 25 Years
• Bruce Bommarito, Firefighter, 20 Years
• Suzanne Cross, Civic Center Coordinator, 20 Years
• Laura Farquhar, Administrative Assistant, 18 Years
• Kevin Keeling, Parks/Cemetery Foreman, 16 Years
• Patrick Lewis, Fire Lieutenant, 15 Years
• Colin Coats, Firefighter, 8 Years
• Cassandra Easley, Dispatch, 7 Years
• Travis Baldridge, Firefighter, 5 Years
• Jeff Craig, Volunteer Firefighter, 4 Years
• John Fullen, Mayor, 4 Years
• Henry Pace, District 3 Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem, 4 Years