Mayor's Blog
“At the end of the day, the goals are simple:
Safety and Security.”
-- Jodi Rell, former Governor of Connecticut”
There is nothing better than to be healthy. It’s so easy for us to take our health for granted until we have a minor bout with a cold or flu which knocks us down for a few days. In the City of Jasper, we take a long-term approach to health, wellness, and safety.
Through our Rejuvenate Jasper Wellness Program all employees of the city on duty have participated in wellness screenings several years running. These annual events help us identify areas we need to improve upon and where to focus regular wellness activities. In addition, a majority of employees undergo bi-monthly wellness sessions featuring blood pressure and weight checks and conversations with a certified counselor.
On the job, our Personnel/Safety/Loss Control Department leads the way. The City of Jasper is the only government entity in Indiana which is INSHARP certified meaning we have met all standards for inclusion in the Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. Together, the City of Jasper has achieved more than a year of without a lost time injury! For these efforts I thank Director Cale Knies, HR Assistant Cindy Hochgesang and our Safety Committee:
- Tim Berger – Street Department/Fire Department
- Mike Cravener – Gas and Water Department
- Mike Gould – Gas and Water Department
- Jeff Durcholz – Electric Department
- Duane Lindauer – Police Department
- Steve Hall – Park Department
- Mark Pierce – Waste Water Department
- J.P. Stemply – Park Department/Fire Department
- Cindy Hochgesang – P/S/LC Department
Like the quote above says, at the end of the day it’s all about safety and security!
Mayor Terry Seitz
