The buda bee is a monthly, electronic newsletter (e-news), published by the Communications Department, designed to highlight the happenings and successes of City of Buda employees. If you have questions about the information contained herein or would like to share your accolades and/or departmental successes, please email Sara Braunstein. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Every Drop of Water Drank |
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The Water Challenge from the Employee Wellness and Safety team came to a close and here are the winners!
Congratulations, and great job to all that participated! 12 weeks of not only tracking your water consumption, but also meeting your goals is not easy!
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Volunteers are needed for the following city events! Click on the event that you're interested in (maybe all of them?) for details on the volunteer roles that are open, and join your team mates and community in celebration while helping out.
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Don't Forget to Answer the Superlatives Survey! |
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It's not too late! The opportunity to nominate the "Best" or "Most" for the 2023 City of Buda and EDC staff is open until Nov. 4! Click the banner or the link below to participate (if you haven't already) in the nostalgia of nominating your peers for "best dressed", "life if the party", etc. The nominations will be revealed in the 2023 Yearbook presentation at the Employee Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 8.
Remember, this is all in fun and not to be taken seriously!
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The Library Celebrates Life in Death:
Dia de los Muertos
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Meet Jacqueline Martinez! Jacqueline joined the Buda Economic Development Cooperation (EDC) in March 2023 as their Business Engagement Manager.
Jacqueline was born in Austin and moved to Buda in the late 70s, where she said she had the best childhood. After college she moved to New Mexico, and returned to Buda with her husband, Geraldo, and daughter, Eden, in 2005.
In addition to her husband, Geraldo and now 20-year-old daughter, Eden, Jacqueline’s family also included her stepchildren Maya, Enrique, Julian, and Adrian. Included in her family are her adorable pets, an English Bulldog named Pennie, and her two Maine Coon cats named Bhanji and Max. When she’s not working with local businesses, Jacqueline enjoys traveling, gardening, and is an art museums enthusiast.
As the Buda EDC Business Engagement Manager, Jacqueline works to help Buda businesses succeed with growth, expansion, workforce, programming, incentives and more! Jacqueline is the proud owner of Assemblage Gallery. So, as a small business owner herself she loves making a difference for fellow small businesses. “Talking with each business owner and finding ways to help and bring assistance where needed feels great and is such a privilege,” said Jacqueline.
Jacqueline describes the Buda EDC as an amazing team and that working with them is a privilege. “I have an enormous sense of pride working for the Buda EDC and knowing what we are doing is making a positive impact in our community and with the people who live and work here.”
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Laura Bosmans is the Project Coordinator for City of Buda Capital Improvement Projects and Bond Programs.
Laura started with the City in March 2023 and has been keeping projects moving right along, whether it’s processing invoices, day-to-day operation, or coordinating with teams to resolve issues. Laura said, “I love every single person I work with and enjoy being able to do my part in making Buda better.”
Laura, originally from the small town of Iowa Park outside of Wichita Falls, made some stops in other states before finding herself in Buda. At the age of 11, Laura and her family moved to Sheboygan, Wis., her high school years were spent in San Diego, Calif., and her last stop before returning to Texas was in Madison, Wis.
When not working, Laura enjoys photography and making memories on outings with her two-year-old firecracker of a daughter, Victoria, and beautifully sassy 11-year-old stepdaughter, Aubrey. Her family also includes her dog, Hercules, a spoiled rotten, rescue Great Pyrenees.
The best part about working for the City of Buda? “The awesome boss, amazing coworkers, and watching Anime with my coworkers at lunch!” said Laura.
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Utility Billing Clerk Sara Keaton-Ibarra received a glowing review for her excellent service on Oct. 3! A resident called requesting replacements of her 20-year-old garbage and recycling containers, and the request was completed the next day! "Sara was very pleasant and easy to work with in the Utilities Office. Many thanks for her timely replay and excellent service!" the resident said about Sara's performance.
Please help us in congratulating Sara, and encourage her to keep up the great work! |
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The Sustainability Team Goes Batty! |
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The Sustainability Team has let bats fly free throughout City Hall and the Library! No need to panic, they are paper bats featuring fun facts about the only flying mammal. |
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City of Buda Milestone Anniversaries for October |
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The "milestone" anniversaries in October for service to the City of Buda include the following employees:
Be sure to congratulate our colleagues on their dedicated service to Buda!
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Development Services Earns Ninth Consecutive Planning Excellence Award |
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For the ninth consecutive year, the Buda Development Services Department was selected as a recipient of the Planning Excellence Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).
This award assessed planning departments across Texas and recognizes the exceptional awareness of professional planning standards exhibited by the Buda Development Services Department and the support from the Buda City Council and the Buda Planning and Zoning Commission. The City of Buda has been awarded this achievement every year since 2014 and continues its commitment to the high standards of planning implemented by the APA, and will receive their 2023 award on Nov. 10 at the APA of Texas Conference in Corpus Christi.
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