Feb. 14, 2025

In This Issue:

Filing Deadline for Council Election is Today

Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission

Save Water This Winter to Save Money All Year

Meet Our Pets of the Week

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Last Day to File for May Elections

Today is the last day to file to run in the Town of Sunnyvale's General Election on May 3. Voters will elect a Mayor and two Town Council Members, designated as Places 1 and 2. The Mayor's term is for a period of two years, and Council Member terms are for a period of three years. All incumbents – Saji George, Mayor; Ryan Finch, Place 1; and Kevin Clark, Place 2 - are eligible to run for re-election.

An informational candidate packet for those who may be interested in learning more about running for Sunnyvale Town Council can be found on the Town website or picked up at Town Hall (127 N. Collins Rd., Town Secretary’s Office) when the filing period begins. The period for submitting an application for a place on the May 3, 2025 ballot ends today, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Questions concerning the Sunnyvale Town Council municipal election may be directed to Town Secretary Rachel Ramsey at (972) 203-4153 or rachel.ramsey@townofsunnyvale.org.

Apply to Serve on a Town Board or Commission

The Town of Sunnyvale needs volunteers to serve on its Boards and Commissions.

Local government depends on citizen volunteers to help review and support policies and priorities in various areas.

To learn more about each of these Boards and their purpose and to apply, visit the Boards and Commissions web page.

Sunnyvale Council Member Holds Place in History

The Town of Sunnyvale is proud of the impact the members of our community and leadership make.

We recently discovered that Town Council member Dr. George Woodrow, Jr. holds a special place in sports history. He was the first Black quarterback to play at the Texas junior college level while at Kilgore College.

CBS-19 in Tyler, Texas, recently shared the story.

Follow this link to view the story.

Black History Month at the Library

The Doris Padgett Public Library is featuring a variety of books this month that tell important stories about the contributions of Black Americans.

Come check out these books any time of year to honor and learn more about these great Americans.

Sunnyvale Earns State Library Award

For the second year in a row, the Doris Padgett Public Library was awarded the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Libraries award! Awarded by the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association in 2024, this award went to only 102 public libraries in the entire state of Texas.

It’s designed to recognize excellence in service, innovation, collaboration with community organizations, support for literacy, workforce development, cultural and

educational programming, and professional opportunities for staff.

The Doris Padgett Public Library demonstrated distinction with its many programs and services including its annual Summer Reading program, weekly Story Times, its diverse and innovative collection, and its dedication to personalized, high-quality service for the people of Sunnyvale.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

Location: 402 Tower Place in Sunnyvale

Story Times for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Story times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home! Here is February's schedule:

February 19: Houses

February 26: Horses

Mark your calendar to attend the Friends of the Sunnyvale Library Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Town Hall, 127 Collins Road.

A silent auction and refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7 p.m., featuring Ray Herreros of PGL Architects. He will speak about "How to Plan a New Library."

We're Highlighting a Very Special Pup: Beau!

Learn more about this pet and others on our Petfinder page

Beau is a 1-year-old male Labrador Retriever: Hello, I'm Beau! I've got a young heart full of curiosity. Every new smell, sound, and texture is an adventure. I'm quite a friendly fellow, always eager to meet new friends. My smarts? Oh, I've got plenty! I'm quick to learn new tricks and routines, making it a breeze for me to train. Loyalty is my middle name! I promise to stick by your side through thick and thin. Why should you adopt me? Well, I'm more than just a pet. I'm a companion, a friend, a confidante. I'll bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love to your life. I'm ready to make memories, are you?

If your family is ready to add a member, we currently have many adoptable animals in our shelter looking for a new place to call home. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling (214) 862-4525.

Saving Water = Saving Money

Remember, your annual wastewater rates are based on your water consumption during the months of December, January and February, which can save you about $200 each year.

Reducing indoor and outdoor water use this winter will save you money all year round.

For water conservation tips, visit the Water Resources page on the Town's website.