WVC City Spotlight Employee Newsletter

September 2026

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The Summer Employee Party is coming up THIS Thursday, September 3rd at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center!

Come get a free lunch from 12pm-2pm. Food options include BBQ, tacos, taco bowls, and Hawaiian BBQ. We will be eating indoors but will have games and tables located outside. The City will also be closed during that time period to allow everyone a chance to attend lunch.

And it’s not just free food you’ll get, but prizes too! Everyone can have an opportunity to win, but there will be additional ways to win if you attend the party.

While you’re at the UCCC, feel free to check out all the facility has to offer! It’s more than just a place to host events. There are art galleries and even a Little Free Library to explore.

Watch the video for more information!

City Hall Parking Lot Update

The City Hall parking lot is all paved and lines are painted—so what’s left?

Jake Arslanian, Facilities & Construction Management Director, says there are a few steps to go before the renovation is complete:

Sidewalks
Landscaping
Irrigation System
Lighting
Signage

The project is on track to be completed in mid-September. Employees are still encouraged to use the parking garage at Fairbourne Station until the rest of the parking lot is open. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during the renovation! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jake.

Drive, Drop, and Dink! Municipal Mash Pickleball Tournament Recap

Fifteen teams battled it out in the heat and wind for the West Valley City Municipal Mash Pickleball Tournament on August 21st. Here are the Tournament Results:

Beginner Division

🥇 1st Place: Chaz McDermaid & Parker McDermaid — I.T.

🥈 2nd Place: Dannon Hall & Ashlyn Powell — Parks & Recreation

🥉 3rd Place: Nick Coleman & Sara Pruitt — Parks & Recreation

Intermediate Division

🥇 1st Place: Corby Carter & Clint Nielson — Fire Department

🥈 2nd Place: Charlie Haddon & Jim Lindsley — Administration/Facilities

🥉 3rd Place: Don Wilkerson & Kenny Williams — Parks & Recreation

Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered on their coworkers, and helped make the first Municipal Mash a success. We hope this is just the beginning of a great City tradition! Congrats to all of our participants and winners, and we’ll see you on the courts next time!

ICYMI: Summerfest

August was filled with many events for National Night Out, with West Valley City’s SummerFest as its crowning event! Missed the celebration? Check out some of the photos from that night:

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

Nate Webster oversees business recruitment and retention as the Economic Development Manager for the City’s Economic Development Department. He has been with West Valley City for 8 years now.

Jonathan Springmeyer, the department’s director, says Nate’s engaging personality and ability to connect with people make him a tremendous asset.

“With a vast network of friends and acquaintances throughout the community and beyond, Nate has a unique talent for building relationships and turning those connections into opportunities for West Valley City,” Springmeyer said.

Nate says what he likes most about his job is that he gets to work for the citizens in bringing new businesses and retaining businesses in our business community. Also, “I get to work with the most amazing people.”

Nate and his wife have three boys. His hobbies include slalom water skiing, coaching, and playing baseball, and spending time with his family.

Thanks for all you do Nate!

Fore! Employee Golf Tournament Coming Up in October

Mark your calendars for an upcoming Employee Golf Tournament! West Valley City Employees will be able to participate in a golf tournament on Friday, October 9th at Stonebridge Golf Course.

Keep an eye on your email for more details!

FFC Member Appreciation Party

Come hang out with us at the Family Fitness Center Member VIP Night on Friday, October 2, as we celebrate 27 years of serving the West Valley City community!

We have a night full of fun planned for the whole family, including a challenge course bounce house, face painting, laser tag, balloon art, and more! Plus, you won’t want to miss our famous Coin & Soda Dive in the pool and our impressive raffle prizes at the end of the night!

And remember — all West Valley City employees receive a FREE membership to the Family Fitness Center, so there’s no reason not to come join us!

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come celebrate 27 years with us. We’d love to see you there!

September Step Challenge

The Wellness Committee invites you to join our September Step Challenge! It is a fun way to get moving, encourage one another, and build some friendly competition across the City.

Join us by registering at https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/sw111320/invite.

Once you join West Valley City on Pacer, you will automatically be added to all of our challenges. You must keep your phone on you while walking.

Important: During the sign-up process, Pacer will ask you to join a team. Please select the department or division where you work. This will ensure your steps count toward the correct department or division challenges.

September challenges include:

Monthly department/division challenge: Most steps, averaged per participant
Monthly individual challenge: Most total steps
Monthly consistency challenge: Most days with at least 6,000 steps
Weekly team challenge: Most steps, averaged per participant. Most improved from prior week(s)
Weekly individual challenge: Most total steps, Most improved from prior week(s), visit a WVC park and provide a photo

Employees will get points for each of these accomplishments, and we will have prizes for those with the most points.

Prizes include:

1st place with the most points - $100 gift card
2nd place - $75 gift card
3rd place - $50 gift card
Team with the most steps - Gift basket with healthy snacks

Flu Shot Clinic

Get your flu shot this fall at City Hall!

October 8
1 - 4 PM
Multipurpose Room

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!