Spring is officially here, and fast approaching is the new fiscal year. A significant initiative for the upcoming fiscal year will be evaluating the City’s benefits package for our employees. Much like recent surveys pertaining to the City’s Performance Evaluation tool, you will find a survey requesting your feedback on employee benefits below. Your perspective is critical to us considering new policies and procedures.

You will soon be seeing a newly updated performance evaluation form for the new fiscal year in the coming months that was developed based on feedback you provided, and we hope that your feedback on benefits will be equally valuable in considering benefit options for the future. Thank you in advance for contributing to the process!

Also, a friendly reminder that the annual Employee Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, April 29 at Northcroft Park. As always, it will be a fun and (mostly) friendly competition with many impressive chilis to try. I look forward to a chili-filled afternoon followed by lots of Tums!

Take care,

Jason

We value your feedback! You will find these pulse surveys throughout the year. The information will help inform organizational decisions.

Benefits Survey

The Lake Forest Fire Department is now testing to establish the 2023 Eligibility List. Please help us spread the word!

ICYMI: Dan Martin and Katy LaCivita shared great tips for the start April. See their messages on the City of Lake Forest Facebook and Instagram. View behind the scenes footage below!

The 2023 Employee Health Fair was a success! Thank you for all of those who attended.

A special thank you to Building Maintenance and Recreation for their help with setup and breakdown!

Raffle Winners

Angela Tappa - Police

Patricio Camarena - Parks

Kristin Elliott - REC

HR will deliver prizes as soon as possible!

It's time to bring the heat to the 2023 Chili Cook Off!

Does your chili have what it takes?!

Contact Matt Goodman or Brina Diaz to enter!

The City is extending the expiration date of the 2022 COVID Vaccination Incentive Policy through 4/30/2023 to help support those impacted through the end of the typical winter flu season.

This policy is to encourage employees to get vaccinated, and support those who have breakthrough cases. If unused in 2022, up to 40 hours is available for those who qualify, if time off is needed for:

Getting the vaccine or booster
Side effects from the vaccine or booster
Breakthrough cases

Affected employees should coordinate with their Department and HR. Please reach out to Brina Diaz at diazb@cityoflakeforest.com.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Chris Galgan

Community Development Department

Building Inspector

Chris joins us as the newest Building Inspector with a specialty in plumbing. Chris brings great experience as a licensed plumber and most recently as an inspector for Lake County. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 children and playing golf. Welcome to the City, Chris!

Bledian Ajroja

Library

Assistant Facilities Manager

Bledian joins us as the new Assistant Facilities Manager. He was previously the Campus Director at a cosmetology school. Bledian enjoys singing, sports and spending time with his beloved family. Bledian looks forward to maintaining the wonderful Library building and giving the best service to our lovely patrons and staff.

Visit the Lake Forest Library to view upcoming events!

Maximizing Your Retirement Through Tax Planning

Wednesday at 12 p.m. CST

Taxes may be the hidden expense in your retirement plan. Take a closer look at understanding how taxes work, and how to prepare for and manage your tax liabilities in retirement.

Spring Clean Your Life & Storage

Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Do you have a closet, attic, or brain stuffed with stuff? Simplifying often feels good when it's done but is daunting to begin. Join us on Zoom as author and organizer Jamie Novak shares how to sort your storage spots, pare down your to-do list, and purge mental clutter.

Taking Your Estate Planning to the Next Level

Wednesday at 12 p.m. CST

Gain a better understanding of the Estate Tax system and if it affects you. Learn ways to consider minimizing estate taxes. Estate Planning: It’s not just for the wealthy.