City of St. Charles Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week May 7-13

From May 7-13, Governments nationwide will observe Public Service Recognition Week 2017. Celebrated every year since 1985, this week is organized to honor the men and women who serve as government employees at the federal, state, county, and local levels.

To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, the City of St. Charles has released a video showcasing City employees, and reasons why they choose to be in public service. Watch the video on our vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/216231666. Also a blog post by Denice Brogan, Assistant Director of Human Resources, which explains that career opportunities in local government are abundant and the importance of encouraging talented young people to seek careers in public service. Read it here https://insidestcharles.com.

“Our City Government is made up of truly dedicated individuals, who each work to make this community a better place,” said St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina. “This week, we would like to thank every one of our City employees for their outstanding commitment to public service.”

About the City of St. Charles

City of St. Charles Mission: Heritage. Community. Service. Opportunity. Friendly neighborhoods, unique architecture, beautiful parks, cultural amenities and innovative schools have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov

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