City of Fallon Newsletter

As the mayor of Fallon, I want to welcome you to the City of Fallon’s newsletter. I hope you become a regular reader for city news, updates, and useful information that you can share with family and friends.

Unlike most cities which are chartered by the state legislature, Fallon operates under the Nevada Revised Statutes’ Chapter 266: “General Law for Incorporation of Cities and Towns.” This arrangement allows city officials greater governmental autonomy.

Fallon also has a strong-mayor form of government which means the mayor is the city’s chief executive officer. I work very closely with the three-member City Council, and oversee the city’s utility enterprise funds: electricity, landfill, sanitation, sewer, water and water treatment.

I also oversee the six municipal departments: Police, City Attorney, Emergency Management, City Clerk / Treasurer, Public Works / City Engineering, and Municipal Court.

While my position requires that I be very “hands on” with respect to the city’s day-to-day operations, time must be made to communicate with the citizens of Fallon. I intend for this newsletter to be an extension of the mayor’s role as the city’s chief communicator, connecting Fallon residents to the inner workings of the mayor’s office, the exciting new developments in the community — and all of the reasons why I believe Fallon is the greatest place to raise a family, own a business, and call home.

When Reader’s Digest asked for hometown stories and votes, Fallon residents responded by the thousands.

The magazine’s recent contest “We Hear You America” was a way for communities across the country to show spirit, vote for their hometown, and compete for $5 million in prize money. Fallon competed against thousands of towns and ranked a remarkable 22nd — higher than any other town in Nevada. More than 100,000 votes were cast for Fallon, and hundreds of stories were posted on the “We Hear You America” website.

The response shows Fallon’s remarkable community spirit, camaraderie and town pride. There are many things we are proud of in Fallon — the beauty of our high-desert setting, our local arts center, our agricultural heritage — but seeing more than 100,000 votes for Fallon illustrates the true secret of our community’s charm: the people who take pride in living here.

Keep an eye on the Fallon newsletter and website for updates on Reader’s Digest “We Hear You America” contest, because Fallon still has a shot at securing some promotional money, or some good press in Reader’s Digest from our high ranking in “We Hear You America.”

The City of Fallon is proud to announce a campaign designed to strengthen our economy and community.

“Live Local Fallon” will incorporate a “Follow Your Dollar” challenge to local residents, encouraging them to see how money spent locally recirculates in our community and strengthens businesses, local government and our community as a whole. The “Live Local” campaign will also highlight the many events and educational programs that make Fallon a great place to live, work and recreate.

The City of Fallon will be distributing collateral material such as stickers and buttons that publicize “Live Local Fallon,” and the campaign will kick off with an inaugural event at this year’s first, free concert performance in the park by Plena Libre, to be held on June 18, 2011. Check back for the details of a great party launching a great cause. Until then, remember that shopping locally, recreating locally and taking advantage of local entertainment builds our local economy and our local community. We look forward to launching “Live Local Fallon” and working with Fallon residents to make common-sense decisions that make a difference for our city.