Another casualty of cost-cutting... > From: "Shunk, Kimberly" <http://www.where-I-live.gov/~Kimberly.Shunk> > Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 10:41:12 -0700 > > Dear San José Prepared! volunteers, > > As one of many budget saving measures, the city plans to consolidate OES into > the Fire Department beginning July 1, 2009. This note is to reassure you that > the San José Prepared! progam will continue, though it will be housed in the > Fire Department. About 18 years ago, OES was part of Fire, so I have every > confidence that this new arrangement will be a success. In fact, I am staying > until June 30 to help with the transition. > > And speaking of success, let me congratulate all of you for your time, energy, > and dedication in volunteering with the San José Prepared! program. Thank you > for your hard work and enthusiasm. Your participation has allowed us to expand > our outreach to neighborhoods at an accelerated pace, reaching more than one > thousand people this year alone. We could not have done this without you! Know > that the program needs you more now, than ever. The city just went over one > million residents!!! > > Best wishes, > > Kim > > ________________________________ > > From: Figone, Debra > Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 5:16 PM > To: Duenas, Norberto; Santana, Deanna; Shippey, Christine; Shikada, Ed; Nader, > Nadine; Shotwell, Betsy; Manheim, Tom; Maguire, Jennifer; Krutko, Leslye; > Krutko, Paul; Shunk, Kimberly; Gurza, Alex; Sherry, Bill; Stufflebean, John; > Johnson, Scott P (Finance); Von Raesfeld, Darryl; Jensen, Peter; Danaj, Mark; > Ferguson, Steve; Light, Jane; Balagso, Albert; Horwedel, Joseph; Davis, Robert; > Allen, Katy; Crosby, Russell; Helmer, Jim > Subject: Kimberly Shunk > > It is with regret that I advise you of the resignation of Kimberly Shunk, > Director of the Office of Emergency Services, effective June 30, 2009. > > Kim's professional expertise and willingness to help when needed will be > missed. Please join me in thanking Kim for her service to the City of San José, > its residents and businesses, and wishing her our best for the future. > > Thank you, > > Debra