City of Pomona

FAIRPLEX NAMED VENUE FOR 2028 OLYMPICS !! 🏏🥳 To learn more, read the full press release by visiting: 📲 POMONACA.GOV/NEWSLIST Fairplex, home of the 103-year-old LA County Fair, has been named a venue for the 2028 Olympics, set to stage the exciting return of cricket to the Olympic Games after a 100-plus year hiatus. “The City of Pomona is proud to partner with the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics,” said Mayor Tim Sandoval. “This is a huge honor for our city. We look forward to welcoming athletes and spectators from all over the world.” 🙌🏼🏏🥳 #cityofpomona #fairplex #LA28

It’s Women’s History Month, and we’re diving into the past with the Pomona Public Library’s Digital Archives! These particular photos were taken from the Pomona Portraits Collection, showcasing photographs of both prominent and everyday Pomonans from the 1880s to the 1950s. Visit the digital collections page now! 💻 content.ci.pomona.ca.us/ Want to learn more about the Digital Collections? 📧 Email the Pomona Public Library at library@pomonaca.gov #cityofpomona #pomonapubliclibrary

📣 Join Our Team as a Payroll Supervisor! Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact? The City of Pomona is hiring a Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll operations and drive the rollout of our new Workday Payroll System. 💡 What We Offer: - Collaborative team environment with room for growth - 4-day workweek (Fridays off!) - Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Structured salary progression 💡Key Responsibilities: - Lead the implementation of our new Workday Payroll System - Ensure compliance with CalPERS and FLSA regulations - Drive innovation and excellence in payroll operations - Support and mentor team members in a leadership role If you're ready to take on a pivotal role and make an impact, apply now! 🔗 pomonaca.gov/employment #cityofpomona #nowhiring

The Pomona Public Library 2024 Wrapped is here! This year, our community showed up for reading, learning, and connection: 📚 Top 10 authors borrowed 👟 52,903 library visitors 🎧 Audiobooks that were impossible to pause, and MORE! Our patrons definitely completed their Goodreads challenges this year! Swipe through to see the highlights of 2024 at the Pomona Public Library. #PomonaPublicLibrary #CityofPomona

🌟It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the City of Pomona! Our 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony marked the start of the Holidays. Here’s to a season full of joy, community, and sparkle! 🎄✨ #cityofpomona 

🎨✨The 16th Annual Chalk Art Festival in Pomona was a huge success, bringing together participants of all ages to showcase their creativity and love for literature. From Wonderland to Neverland, attendees stepped into magical worlds through vibrant chalk masterpieces! Want to see how Pomona’s Cultural Arts Department and amazing community partners turned Shaun Diamond Plaza into a colorful outdoor gallery? Click below to read more about this exciting event and the incredible partners who made it happen!  #cityofpomona #pomonaculturalarts #pomonapubliclibrary

🎉 The City of Pomona is proud to announce that its Purchasing Division has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. This esteemed recognition is awarded to agencies that demonstrate a strong commitment to procurement excellence. The AEP Award celebrates organizations that lead in Innovation, Professionalism, Productivity, Leadership, and e-Procurement. For 2024, 198 agencies were recognized for their excellence, including 72 cities, 49 counties, 25 special districts, and more. We are thrilled to be among this distinguished group! To earn this award, agencies must meet rigorous criteria covering procurement ethics, professional development, P-Card policy, continuous improvement, and the use of e-procurement and automated technologies. We are proud to have achieved this recognition for our continued dedication to procurement excellence and organizational improvement. Let's give a big round of applause to our Purchasing Division 👏 👏 👏 👏 #CityofPomona #ProcurementExcellence #AEP2024

🎃👻 We heard "Halloween" and said, hold our candy bucket! The City of Pomona went all out for their annual 2024 Halloween Department Decorating Contest! 🌪️✨ A tornado swept us straight to OZ, we tracked down Mr. Krabby's secret recipe, met some mischievous minions, and even took a trip to Barbieland! 💅🎬 Who won? You decide! Want to be part of The City of Pomona, head over to our careers page and browse through the open positions https://lnkd.in/gnyahGEp #cityofpomona #halloweeninpomona 

🌟 Exciting News from the City of Pomona! 🌟 The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposal (RFP) is OPEN! 🎉 This federally funded program, supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), allows the City of Pomona to enhance neighborhoods, boost economic growth, and improve community services. 📝 Who Can Apply?  Non-profit organizations with a passion for uplifting our community—this is your opportunity! The City is accepting project proposals until December 5, 2024. With $1.75 million in available funding, your project could make a significant impact in supporting low- and moderate-income residents. 🏡 How Residents Benefit:   The CDBG program funds essential community initiatives, including: - Public Facilities - Public Services - Economic Development - Fair Housing Services - Historic Preservation - Code Enforcement - Housing Rehabilitation - Lead-Based Paint Testing & Abatement 📅 Join Our Zoom Workshop Learn how to apply! Attend our Zoom workshop on November 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.   🔗 Workshop Meeting ID: 851 3519 6356 Visit our CDBG page for more information and to apply: 🔗 pomonaca.gov/CDBGgrant For any questions, please contact Vivian Bravo at (909) 620-3705 or via email at vivian.bravo@pomonaca.gov Let’s continue to build a stronger Pomona together! #cityofpomona #CommunityDevelopment

Pomona said GREAT SHAKEOUT 🏠🌍 Today, we joined the biggest earthquake drill to get ready for the unexpected! 💥 Thanks to our awesome floor wardens and risk management team, we practiced DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON like pros. 👷♀️👷♂️ Stay informed, stay prepared, and check out our emergency preparedness page for all the tips and info you need: 🔗 pomonaca.gov/emergencyprep #GreatShakeOut #cityofpomona