Inside This Issue
–President’s Letter
–Meet Your New CCEA Board
–October, November and December Anniversaries
Join us for our monthly snack talk to participate in the discussion.
Upcoming Snack Talk:
Thursday January 16th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
President’s Letter
By: Hallie Thompson
Whew, it has been a busy couple of months. My apologies that we did not publish a newsletter sooner.
Many of us are wondering what our salary increase will be on January 1. Based on the 12-month (Oct.-Oct.) average for the Consumer Price Index (CPI), salary ranges will move up by 2.8%. Which means that employees who are not at the top of their range will receive a 3% salary increase, and those at the top of their range will receive a 2.8% salary increase.
You’ve probably received the emails by now, about vacation and comp time conversion and benefits changes. CCEA participated in the coalition bargaining process with Carlsbad Fire, Police, and Police Management Associations, to negotiate these changes with the city. The vacation and comp time conversion changes are required by the IRS, to avoid penalties on both the city and employees. The benefits changes are enhancements to our existing benefits of family leave, disability, and life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Again, there are no reductions in any of our current benefits, only enhancements.
As always, if you have any questions, please talk with your board representative or with the experts in HR.
And since we have some new faces on the CCEA board, please read on to meet them.
Hallie Thompson
President
I’ve been on the board for a few years now. I’ve been with Environmental Management, Watershed Protection, for about 11 years. I enjoy working on CCEA because not only do we help our employees, but I’ve also learned some great life skills of diplomacy, constructive conversations, and negotiating skills. It’s a great opportunity to see all sides of our amazing organization.
Marie Ashe-Nutter
Vice President
I work in the IT Department and have been with the city for 19 years. The city has been great with my personal and professional growth. I’ve grown to admire and cherish the people I work with and consider them family.
Mayra Turchiano
Secretary
I am currently the Library Assistant for the Library Learning Center and have worked for the City for 10 years. I chose to serve on the board because I firmly believe in civic engagement and if we want change to happen then change start with yourself. Not to mention I have a passion for helping others.
Rosaria Aranda
Treasurer
I’ve been with the City for 4 years in the Finance department. I chose to serve on the board because I want to be involved in helping others.
Daisy Hernandez
CED
I’ve been with the Planning Department just under 2 years. I chose to join the board because I enjoy advocating for my peers and being part of a team that creates positive change.
Leticia Reyes
Public Works: Transportation
I’ve been with the City for 12 years (6 in CED, 5 at the City Manager’s office, 1 in Public Works). I chose to be a part of the board because I thought I could represent my team well.
Ayinde Smith aka Trini
Public Works: GFE
As of November 5th, 2019 I have been employed with the City for 13 years; 11 in Streets and 2 in Storm Drain Maintenance. I Am Blesssd.
Allen Edwards
Housing & Neighborhood Services, Policy & Leadership, and Safety
I was hired at the City of Carlsbad in 2016. I joined the CCEA Board in 2018 because I feel it is important for employees to get involved in the employee association even if they can only attend a Snack Talk. In fact, I occasionally remind my colleagues of an old saying that sums it all up for me: “History is made by those who show up.”
Eric Smith
Parks Maintenance
I’ve been with the City for 12.5 years as a Tree Trimmer 2 . I really enjoy working with others in any way I can be of help.
Esther Lan
HR, IT, & Finance
I am an accountant in the Finance department and I have been with the city for one year. I chose to be on the board simply because I wanted to be involved.
Tom Vega
Public Works: Utilities
I’ve worked in the Wastewater Div for 11 yrs and have been a CCEA representative for approximately 6 yrs. I originally joined the board to promote a positive working culture and to encourage participation amongst our current members.
Bonnie Crane-Sullivan
Library & Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation
I have been with the city for 11.5 years working as the Production Technician at the Dove Library helping with events. I chose to be on the board to help others and to get to know more of my fellow employees.
Ally Goodwin
At Large
I am a Children’s Librarian at the Dove Library and I have worked for the City for 26 years. I chose to serve
on the Board for the same reason I serve at the Library; I enjoy helping others and being part of a team
CCEA Board Members
Hallie Thompson President
Marie Ashe-Nutter Vice President
Rosario Aranda Treasurer
Mayra Turchiano Secretary
Leticia Reyes Public Works: Transportation
Daisy Hernandez Community & Economic Development
Ayinde Smith Public Works: GFE
Tom Vega Public Works: Utilities
Allen Edwards Housing & Neighborhood Services, Policy & Leadership, and Safety
Eric Smith Parks
Esther Lan HR, IT, and Finance
Bonnie Crane -Sullivan Library & Recreation
Ally Goodwin At-Large
What are we doing well?
What can we do better?
Do you have ideas for Snack Talk topics?
Please submit your feedback to feedback@carlsbadcea.org
Anniversaries
October 2019
Marco Castillo 10/06/1997 22
Pedro Preciado 10/06/1997 22
Mik Bailey 10/01/2001 18
Allison Greene 10/14/2002 17
Missy Shaw 10/15/2002 17
Devin Castel 10/18/2004 15
Brian Alcala 10/15/2010 9
Tye Gillespie 10/18/2010 9
Kim Tubbs-Nelson 10/27/2014 5
Andrea Hines 10/05/2015 4
Jorge Orduna 10/13/2015 4
Sean Lyon 10/11/2016 3
Ryan Baldwin 10/17/2016 3
Marisa Huerta 10/18/2017 2
Jeremy Matlock 10/01/2018 1
Morgan Fain 10/09/2018 1
Tiffany Reynolds 10/22/2018 1
Melissa Flores 10/29/2018 1
November 2019
James Cochand 11/13/1989 30
Allyson Goodwin 11/05/1993 26
Martin Madison 11/17/1997 22
Bobby Martinez 11/17/1997 22
Rodney Nishimoto 11/02/1998 21
Kevin Nolan 11/02/1998 21
Chris Sexton 11/01/1999 20
Esequiel Perez 11/26/2001 18
Malcolm Warfield 11/26/2004 15
Raymond Martinez 11/25/2005 14
Paula Melikian 11/05/2007 12
Ayinde Smith 11/05/2007 12
Debbie Donnell 11/08/2008 11
Leticia Reyes 11/03/2008 11
Christopher Jahries 11/15/2010 9
Timothy Kane 11/18/2013 6
Heather Hutchinson 11/18/2013 6
Kevin Belew 11/18/2013 6
Marciano Morales 11/25/2013 6
Maria Emery 11/10/2014 5
Emad Elias 11/09/2015 4
Russell Delmar 11/07/2016 3
Ruben Valenzuela 11/29/2016 3
Cliff Jones 11/28/2014 5
John Elliott 11/13/2017 2
December 2019
Terry Bradshaw 12/01/1984 35
Michele Hardy 12/15/1997 22
Bernardino Orea 12/15/1997 22
Juan Ibarra 12/14/1998 21
Jennifer Chapman 12/28/1998 21
David Young 12/10/2007 12
Vivi Stevens 12/20/2008 11
Jose Escandon 12/29/2008 11
ValRay Nelson 12/23/2013 6
Eliane Paiva 12/23/2013 6
Angelica Mejia 12/08/2014 5
Daniel Zimny 12/07/2015 4
Jacob Feil 12/02/2015 4
Sandra Roth 12/04/2017 2
