city manager message 9/2010
MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER KEN PULSKAMP
September 2010
Fall has arrived with all of the great City events you have come to know over the years. Your City works hard to plan and implement events and programs that are family-friendly, informative and a great contributor to the amazing high quality of life we all enjoy.
On Saturday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the City will host its award-winning River Rally Cleanup & Environmental Expo. The event is expected to draw large numbers of volunteers interested in helping remove trash and debris from the Santa Clara River. The City will provide volunteers with snacks, water, and a small gift in appreciation for their service to the community. This year, we will be cleaning in the Canyon Country area, behind the Soledad shopping center. River Rally is always a popular event for local scout troops, clubs, and other community service organizations. More information is available through the City of Santa Clarita’s Environmental Services Division at 661-286-4098 or online at santa-clarita.com.
In an effort to help families, the City of Santa Clarita is proud to present its Teen Scene Unplugged on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Hyatt Valencia Grand Ballroom. The City of Santa Clarita’s Blue Ribbon Task Force is pleased to present a unique, dramatic, and thought-provoking presentation, entitled: “Yikes, a Teen Lives in My House!” A Resource Fair (6-7pm) will precede the presentation (7-9pm). Parents are encouraged to bring their teens along. For more information about Teen Scene Unplugged, or about the Blue Ribbon Task Force, please contact Tess Simgen, at 661-250-3708 or visit santa-clarita.com.
Finally, it is my pleasure to cordially invite you to attend our annual State of the City Luncheon event on October 14, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Grand Ballroom. We have an interesting program planned and one I’m sure you will enjoy. Your $40 gets you a great lunch and a special, commemorative gift. For more information and to RSVP please visit our website at www.santa-clarita.com or by phone at 661-255-4939.
I hope that you and your family take the opportunity to attend these unique community events. Thank you for your interest in the City of Santa Clarita. It’s because of the tremendous involvement and support of our community that Santa Clarita continues to be one of the best places to live, work and play!
Best regards,
Ken Pulskamp
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager
blogger bio
Ken Pulskamp is currently the City Manager for the City of Santa Clarita. He has been with the City almost since its inception in 1987 and over the years has served as the Department Head of every City department. He became City Manager in 2002.
The City Manager, in conjunction with the City Council, establishes policies, provides leadership and implements efficient and effective municipal services. The City Manager establishes and maintains appropriate management controls to ensure that all operating departments adhere to and legally mandated policies and regulations. The City Manager also serves as the director of all City personnel, is responsible for the execution of City Council policy, the enforcement of all laws and ordinances, the preparation of the City’s annual budget, public information, and legislative relations.
Thank you for your interest in our great City! Should you wish to contact me directly, my email address is kpulskamp@santa-clarita.com.
