OCTOBER 21, 2026
In This Issue Hands & (Broken) Hearts Fair Postponed Open Enrollment Scavenger Hut Cyber Security Word Scramble
Street Fair Rescheduled Due to Weather In case you missed Tuesday’s announcement, CFSD Chairperson Jesus Sapien announced, due to impending weather, this year’s CSFD Hands & Hearts Street Fair will not take place on Thursday, Oct. 22. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for everyone’s safety. His full message can also be found in the PHXConnect HUB.
Make-up Date Scheduled for Oct. 28 The news of the cancellation was certainly disappointing to all those looking to attend the event, as well as the volunteers who spent a lot of time planning the activities for the Fair. While the full Hands & Hearts Street Fair will not happen as planned, the CSFD team will hold a “mini fair” for all employees to attend.
EVENT DETAILS: Departments with food will be set up outside the employee entrance and all others with goods, drawings and other items for sale will be in the assembly rooms. Employees who do not work in the downtown area can use their employee badge to receive validated parking in the 305 parking garage.
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Wednesday, Oct. 28 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. City Hall Assembly Rooms & Outside Employee Entrance Note: If there is inclement weather, the outdoor booths may be canceled, but the indoor event will still take place.
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Campaign Extended In light of the changes to the Hands & Hearts Street Fair, the overall CSFD campaign will be extended by one week to help departments reach their goals!
An UPDATED CSFD: The Magazine is now available. Check back here for a new link.
The official end to this year’s campaign is now Friday, Nov. 6.
Shining Star Nominations The success of the CSFD campaign is heavily dependent on the dozens of volunteers who agree to help while continuing to serve the City with their normal work duties. If you would like to recognize a CSFD volunteer for going above and beyond, please nominate them now. Submit your nomination by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.
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Unscramble Your Cyber Smarts Can you crack all 12? Each word connects to keeping yourself and the City safe. (answer key on back page of the newsletter)
Scrambled Word
Your Answer
Scrambled Word
SUAPE
MACS
KHITN
YCAVPRI
FYVERI
TCETORP
TROPRE
TADPEU
DROWSSAP
RCESUE
HSIPHING
WARELAM
Your Answer
As a reminder, all City employees are required to complete the annual Security Awareness Training by Saturday, Oct. 31. Those who do not complete this requirement may lose access to the City’s network.
Security enhancements are coming soon to eCHRIS The City of Phoenix will enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA) on eCHRIS in mid-November to improve security. MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and will be required for all employees when accessing eCHRIS. It will work the same way as when you currently use MFA before accessing other City resources. Instructions will be provided before the change is enabled.
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City of Phoenix Employee Newsletter
Make Sense of Your Options Open Enrollment for your 2027 Benefits is happening now! You must make your open enrollment selections by Friday, Nov. 6 at 11:59 p.m. The City of Phoenix is offering a series of live webinars to help employees understand Annual Open Enrollment. Each session includes real-time presentations, staff support, and a live chat for questions. Registration is required using the links provided in the schedule.
Open Enrollment Expedition Employees enrolled in a City medical plan can join our Open Enrollment Scavenger Hunt for a chance to earn $25 Pulse Cash. How to participate: Log in to your Personify Health account Follow the homepage announcement Complete the scavenger hunt survey Hit submit! It runs until Oct. 31. For more info click here.
Nov. 3 Early Voting Information Early voting for the Nov. 3 Council Election in Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8 began on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The City is hosting two drop boxes at City Hall; one at the main entrance and one in the City Clerk’s lobby on the 15th floor. All Maricopa County ballots can be dropped off in these boxes, regardless of the municipality the voter lives in. Visit Locations.Maricopa.vote or call Maricopa County Elections at 602-506-1511 to find additional ballot drop boxes or an in-person voting location. For voters returning their ballots by mail, they must do so on or before Oct. 27. For more information about this election, visit www.Phoenix.gov/Elections.
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Midweek Mindfulness Starting Oct. 28, Join Coach Carolyn for a relaxing 15‑minute Mindful Meditation session every Wednesday through Dec. 2. These weekly Zoom sessions offer a simple way to reset, refocus, and build a consistent mindfulness habit. Attend all six sessions for a chance to win a yoga mat, gift card, or meditation cushion! Visit PhxHR for more information.
Finding Hope Through Faith & Community City of Phoenix Employees for Christ (COPEFC) invites employees DETAILS: to connect, grow, and find encouragement through faith! Join us for Bible studies, prayer, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with fellow City employees. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, encouragement during challenging times, or a supportive community, there’s a place for you. Our mission is to promote excellence in the workplace by uniting in faith to impact and strengthen lives. We welcome employees interested in participating or becoming members. Get involved today! Visit COPEFC.com to learn more about our activities and membership opportunities. Affirmation: “No matter your role, you make a difference. Your work has purpose, and you are not alone.”
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The following employee is accepting leave donations. If you would like to help, use eCHRIS. Makiesha McTaggart-McLennon | Planning & Development Complete list of eligible employees: Leave Donation website.
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Featured Job of the Week Chief Engineering Technician Street Transportation Department
SALARY DETAILS:
Close Date: Oct. 27, 2026
Pay Range: $30.17 - $46.81/HR. Hiring Range: $30.17 - $42.46/HR.
The Street Transportation Department plays a vital role in keeping Phoenix moving by managing a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation network for residents, businesses, and visitors. Supporting citywide infrastructure improvements, the department works to enhance quality of life through well‑maintained streets and forward‑thinking transportation solutions. The Street Maintenance Division is currently seeking a Chief Engineering Technician to join the Pavement Management Team. In this role, the technician performs complex technical engineering duties and provides guidance to firms involved in engineering reviews. Key responsibilities include visually evaluating roadway conditions, operating specialized equipment to collect pavement data, and researching City records related to construction, maintenance, traffic, and costs. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of civil engineering procedures and terminology, strong data and spreadsheet skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to work effectively with engineers, public officials, and community members. They should be comfortable extracting and analyzing data, using Microsoft Excel, operating field equipment, and communicating clearly in various settings.
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Pay Range Explanation: Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Learn about role responsibilities and more information at phoenix.gov/jobs or log into eCHRIS
In 2015, Phoenix voters approved Transportation 2050, a 35‑year plan expanding investment in bus service, light rail, and street improvements. Guided by a citizen-led committee, the plan will triple Phoenix’s light rail system, enhance late-night transit options, and improve every street through better pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, and ADA accessibility building on and expanding the earlier T2000 transit program.
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Join the Conversation Page 4 Answer key: 1. Pause • 2. Think • 3. Verify • 4. Report • 5. Password • 6. Phishing • 7. Scam • 8. Privacy • 9. Protect • 10. Update • 11. Secure • 12. Malware
Cover Photo: Community Service Fund Drive (CSFD) Water bottles Photo Taken: 10/23/2025