Dec. 2024 Raleigh Water Employee Newsletter

Raleigh Water staff held a retirement party on Fri, Nov. 22 nd at DE Benton WTP for Perry Allen to commemorate his 21 years with the Capital Improvement Projects Division in Raleigh Water. Many current and former co - workers, as well as acquaintances from several companies that he works with attended to share memories and wish him well. The event location had special meaning as it was one of the projects that Perry was involved with during the entire planning, design, permitting, and construction phases. Prior to working with the City, he also had a notable career in the private sector for 26 years. Perry currently serves as a Senior

Engineering Supervisor and is responsible for project management over the larger and more complex CIP projects. He works closely with external consultants and contractors to execute numerous vital water and sewer projects for Raleigh Water and handles on - call duty for emergency water and sewer issues. Perry is known by everyone in the office as a “ jack of all trades ” and the person you can always count on when you need something! We all appreciate his genuine warmth, humor, and expertise and

know Raleigh Water won ’ t be the same when he leaves. During his retirement he plans to spend extra time with his wife, (Jennifer) and his 4 children, and now he will have a chance for extra time to work on home projects and to enjoy getting to hang out more especially with his 6 grandchildren. We hope he will have many happy things to look forward to with his future plans!!

Holiday Toast to Jacob: Jacob Barnhart Contributed by: Kimberly Holmes - Iverson

In Raleigh Water's halls, where stories unfold, There's a hero named Jacob, worth more than gold. A comms team of one, for a year he did shine, Keeping our message alive, an online lifeline. With curly locks of brown, a sight to behold, He spreads the good word, brave and bold. Media alerts buzzing, advisories too, He spreads the good word, of the work that we do. From capital projects to community cheer, Jacob's web stories, kept the world near. He crafts "Kudos" with care, for each division's deeds, Celebrating kindness, planting positivity's seed. But now it's our turn, to sing Jacob's praise, For his tireless efforts, in these busy days. A heart big and true, making sure voices are heard, With the Language Access Collaborative, he amplifies every word. A smile that's contagious, a helping hand so kind, Jacob's a treasure, the best you could find.

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