July 18, 2025

In This Issue:

Town Council Takes Important Actions

Town Prepares for Comprehensive Plan Update

Subscribe to Stay Informed About Town Activities

Library Hosts Summer Reading Program Activities

Meet Our Adoptable Pets of the Week

Summer Water Conservation Resources

Public Meetings:

July 28 - Town Council

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Town of Sunnyvale Announces Retirement and Resignation of Town Manager Jeff Jones

Sunnyvale Mayor Saji George announced that the Town Council has accepted the notice of retirement and resignation of Town Manager Jeff Jones, effective immediately. Jones has served in the role of Town Manager since 2022.

Mayor George said, “The Council and I thank Mr. Jones for his time and service to the Town of Sunnyvale, and we wish him the best in his next steps.”

The Town expects to immediately begin a search for a new permanent Town Manager, but Police Chief Bill Vegas will serve as the interim Town Manager.

The Council also approved a resolution to form a Charter Review Committee. The Town reviews its Charter every five years to ensure it's compliant with State law and to update it to meet the community's needs.

Appointees will be named at a later date to review the current Charter, recommend changes and put before the voters in an upcoming election.

Sunnyvale is Updating its Comprehensive Plan!

The Town of Sunnyvale is excited to announce the kick-off of the planning process to update the Town’s comprehensive plan. The Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan will serve as the Town’s official guide for land use and development for the next 20 years. The comprehensive plan will address several topics, including land use and development, residential areas, commercial and employment areas, transportation, and community facilities and public infrastructure.

The public will have its first opportunity to learn more about the process and provide insights at a Community Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Sunnyvale Town Hall, 127 N. Collins Road.

When completed, the Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan will be the product of the community, with a vision and recommendations guided by valuable input received from residents, business owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Residents should track the project's progress through the project website during the next year to stay informed. To learn more about the process, explore the website or contact the Town of Sunnyvale Planning and Development Department at AskPlanning@townofsunnyvale.org or 972-203-4188.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place in Sunnyvale

Summer Reading Program

The Final Week!

Story Times for children ages two to five 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!

July 23: DOTS

Read, sing, dance and learn as our final Summer Story Time shares wonderful stories about dots!

Each week will feature a different craft activity on Thursdays at 2 p.m.

July 24: Circle Mobile

Make an amazing colorful mobile that’ll make your room not only colorful, but cool as well! (Limited to 25 participants)

Friday, July 25, noon to 4 p.m.Carnival of Color!

The end of Summer Reading is here, and we’re going out with a colorful bang! Join us at the Carnival of Color beginning at 12 p.m. for a day of fun and excitement!

Noon to 2 p.m..: Fun and games on the lawn, delicious refreshments, and make some spin art!

2 p.m.: Grand Prize drawing and Second Chance prizes.

3 p.m.: We’re wrapping up with something colorful and sweet: Bahama Buck’s snow cones!

Meet our Loveable Party Pack of Dogs!

Learn more about this pet and others on our Petfinder page

The Animal Shelter is highlighting a whole bunch of dogs this week!

Guac, Queso, Chimi and Changa are each 2 year-old mixed breed Terriers and Taco is a 4-year-old Chihuahua looking for a home. They are all sweet, friendly, playful and can't wait to become part of a new family.

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.

We would love for you to share this with others and bring awareness to the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter's animals and services. 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.

Subscribe to Stay Informed

The Town of Sunnyvale provides several opportunities to subscribe to important Town notifications and information resources. Visit TownofSunnyvale/Communication to sign up and learn more.

Subscribe to receive the Town’s weekly e-newsletter – NewsFlash – every Friday and when special situations occur.

Emergency Alerts are sent via CivicReady when urgent or emergency notifications are needed, such as boil water advisories or other time-sensitive public safety announcements. You must register to receive these notifications via text, phone or email. Register at TownofSunnyvale/Alerts. Be sure to click all the weather alert options you want to receive.

Explore the Town's website at TownofSunnyvale.org for these and many more important resources.

Summer Water Conservation Tips

Did you know that a leaky faucet can waste 100 gallons of water per day?

Summers in Texas are hot and dry which prompts the need to use water wisely. The Town of Sunnyvale's website has several resources to help you save water and reduce your water bill.