IN THIS EDITION Page 2
JCLA Capstone
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JCLA Capstone Cont.
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Joy Baker
November 2025
JCLA dedicates day to service
HR Update IT Upgrade Page 5
Joseph Strong Shop with a Cop Volunteers
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Police Promotions
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Police Promotions Cont.
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Steve Alexander Risk Management Reminder
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Community Roundtable W-2 Change
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Retirements, Hires, Promotions Fire Calls GIS Annual Survey
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Members of the Johnson City Leadership Academy spent Nov. 5 supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee during a dedicated day of service in Kingsport. Participants worked in two shifts from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m., joining food bank staff in their ongoing effort to provide nutritious meals to residents across the region. Human Resources Director Melanie Rice shared her appreciation for the opportunity, noting that the experience offered a meaningful way for staff to contribute directly to the
community. Throughout the day, JCLA members prepared 19 pallets, each holding 60 boxes of food, resulting in more than 1,190 boxes for SNAP recipients. They also assembled more than 800 bags of food, each weighing between 8 and 9 pounds, containing a variety of dry goods. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has worked to address hunger across the region since 1986 and serves an eight-county area that includes Carter, Green, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.