August 2023 Employee of the Month - Carla Garner
Santaquin City’s August 2023 Employee of the Month is Carla Garner. Carla was hired just over one year ago as an office clerk in the Finance/Utility Office. A few months ago, when there was a need to fill a custodian position, Carla excitedly jumped at the opportunity to fill that need. She currently splits her time between the Finance/Utility Office and Public Works Department, working one day a week, and then spends the rest of her part-time hours cleaning city facilities. Carla is very detail oriented and organized and takes great pride in her work in both areas.
Shannon Hoffman, the city’s Finance Director, stated, “Since taking over the cleaning of the city facilities, there have been numerous comments made by various staff members about the cleanliness of the buildings. I’m sure all the city departments would agree that the buildings have never looked better. Carla has assisted with the ordering of cleaning supplies and maintenance equipment to ensure needs are being met in a fiscally responsible manner. She is a great addition to the wonderful staff in both departments. She is a long-time resident of Santaquin and is a friendly face when residents come into the City Office.”
Carla and her husband, Brent, have lived in Santaquin for 39 years, where they raised their eight children. Six of their children live in the area, and two outside of the state. They are the proud grandparents of twelve grandchildren. In her spare time, Carla enjoys spending it with her family, hiking, taking trips up the mountain with her husband on their side-by-side, learning through courses at UVU, and cooking. She really enjoys making things look beautiful and clean. When asked what she loves about her job, Carla stated, ”I love the people I work with and enjoy the great atmosphere in the city offices. I appreciate associating with every department and getting to know my co-workers. It makes a job easy when I feel loved and welcomed. Everyone is so kind at the city.”
We sure appreciate Carla’s efforts, great attitude, happy countenance, and willingness to do whatever is asked of her. She is a wonderful addition to our city staff.
She will be recognized during the August 15th city council meeting, at 7:00pm.
