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The Finance Department's mission is to efficiently budget and account for financial resources used to provide public services. Finance Department The Finance Department's mission is to efficiently budget and account for financial resources used to provide public services. Rosa Trevino Interim Director Rosie Trevino has held a variety of positions with the City as Finance Director for 14 years, Peace Officer and Personnel Director. She is a native of La Joya, Texas. Department Description Quick Facts The Finance Department provides support for other municipal departments, the City Manager and the City Council. The Department has an Accounting Division and a Purchasing Division. News Finance Services Audit Reports Texas law requires municipalities to complete an annual audit. Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2024 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2023 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2022 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2020 Bond Rating Cities demonstrating experienced governance, professional management and sound financial practices earn a high bond rating by independent rating agencies. This allows cities to borrow at better rates for their capital projects. S&P Global rated La Joya as "A " investment grade. La Joya is the only city west of Mission with a bond rating. Budgets The City Council is required to approve an annual budget by September 30. Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2021 Purchasing The Finance Department helps other municipal departments purchase goods and services from a variety of public and private vendors. State and local laws require certain disclosures relating to purchasing. Check City Secretary's Office for required filings. Conflict of Interest Statement (Ch. 176) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Ch. 176) Nepotism Disclosure Public Investment The Finance Department is charged with administering the Public Funds Investment Policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act . The Finance Director serves as Chair of the Public Funds Investment Committee, which guides the City's investments. The City invests funds in TexSTAR and Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) investment pools. Transparency To improve public disclosure and accountability of municipal expenditures, the Finance Department will initiate participation in the Comptroller's Transparency Stars Program . Whistleblower Act Public employees who report public corruption are protected by the Texas Whistleblowers Act . Public officials, employees and the public may use the following information for reporting waste, fraud and abuse of federal, state and local programs: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (956.984.6300 ) Texas Attorney General's Office (800.252.8011 ) Texas Ranger's Public Integrity Unit (512.424.2160 ) Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney (956.292.7600 ) Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Ethics Ordinance, Amended Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. Disclosure External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Government Finance Officer Association of Texas (GFOA) Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) Lone Star National Bank Texas Comptroller Local Government Transparency TexStar

The La Joya Police Department's mission is to protect and serve. Police Department The La Joya Police Department's mission is to protect and serve. Ramon Gonzalez Police Chief Ramon Gonzalez held a variety of positions in the La Joya Police Department before becoming Chief. He is a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran. Gonzalez recently earned his Masters degree. Department Description Quick Facts The La Joya Police Department (LJPD) strives to provide the highest quality service, preserving human rights, lives, and property while attempting to achieve the mission goals of the Department, the City, and the community. We will work in partnership with our citizens to problem solve and meet the challenges of reducing crime, creating a safer environment and improving the community members’ quality of life. News La Joya PD Divisions Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigates crimes reported in our jurisdiction. Communications The Communications Division is an essential part of the Department and is staffed 24/7/365, including holidays & weekends. To work as a communications officer much training is involved such as certification by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Our communications officers handle 911 emergency calls for service, requests and/or any citizens needs. Our communications department also maintains constant contact with the police officers via a 2-channel radio in which calls for service are dispatched and reports are taken. Any pertinent reports also are kept in the communications office. We handle all other non-emergency calls through our non-emergency number: 956.585.4855 . Should you have any questions and/or concerns don’t hesitate to call us. Patrol Patrol Division is composed of the officers assigned to uniformed patrol, which are the first to respond to calls for assistance in the community. The Patrol Division operates 24/7/365, and it consists of three shifts. The Division provides general police services in its daily operations. Records The Records Division is an essential part of the La Joya Police Department. Division personnel assist the public in obtaining reports such as automobile accidents, offense reports and incident reports. The Division archives all police records pertaining to any incidents that occur within the City of La Joya, such as arrests that our officers have made or any other important documents that need to be filed. The records clerk is available to assist with automobile accidents, offense and incident reports or to arrange contact with a Police Officer. The Records Division is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our records phone number is 956.585.4855 . Emergency Operations Center (EOC) During a natural or civil emergency, the Mayor may activate the La Joya Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as authorized by the City's Emergency Operations Plan. The City Council has named Chief Ramon Gonzalez as the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC). Department Docs More information regarding our Department. None Department Forms These forms will improve service deliv ery. Download, complete and return. Complaint Form External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Texas Police Chiefs Association Texas Police Association U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Personnel Department's mission is to recruit and retain talented public servants. Personnel Dept. The Personnel Department mission is to recruit and retain talented public servants. Department Description Quick Facts Welcome. The City of La Joya is building a new future everyday. Join us. We recruit and retain talented professionals to provide a variety of municipal services to our citizens. The City of La Joya is a recognized as a professionally-managed municipality by the International City Management Association (ICMA) . Personnel Services Employee Benefits La Joya provides a competitive benefits package which includes: Competitive Salaries Health Insurance Vision/Dental Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Other Employment Opportunities The City is currently recruiting qualified applicants for the following positions: Accounts Receivable Clerk HR / Payroll Clerk Receptionist Library Clerk Senior Citizen Center Assistant Public Works Maintenance (Full-time) Public Works Maintenance (Part-time) Building Maintenance Youth Instructor If interested complete an Employment/Volunteer Application and return it to our office or via personnel@lajoyatx.gov . For more information, contact us at: 956.581.7002 . Municipal Holidays Municipal offices are closed in observance of official holidays. New Year's Day (Dec 31-Jan 1) MLK Day (3rd Monday of Jan) Presidents' Day (3rd Monday in Feb) Easter (Good Friday & Easter Monday) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth (Jun 19) Independence Day (Jul 4) Labor Day (1st Monday in Sep) Indigenous Peoples Day (2nd Monday in Oct) Thanksgiving (3rd Thursday & Friday in Oct) Christmas (Dec 24-25) Volunteer Opportunities "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world... " Margaret Mead Join our municipal family by volunteering for: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Library Helper Police Reserve Officer Volunteer Firefighter Just complete and return the Employee/Volunteer Application . :-) Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Organizational Chart Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. Citizen Complaint Form Employment/Volunteer Application External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Texas Municipal Human Resources Association Texas Municipal League (TML) Career Center

On Saturday, July 20, the City of La Joya will provide a briefing on solid waste and brush collection services specifically for residents of Havana. This meeting will be held at City Hall at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome. The detailed information on proper placement of containers and account billing will be provided. On July 1, the City of La Joya and Waste Connections of Texas – RGV began providing solid waste and brush collection services in Havana. This service is provided through an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Connections  to provide collection services for all residents and businesses.   La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) customers with existing Waste Connection service are not affected. The City’s PUD has created a Utility Billing account for Havana residents using their name and address.  Havana residents may confirm that their information is correct by visiting our Online Portal ( https://secure.cityoflajoya.org/signup/ ); contacting us (956.581.7002); or visiting our PUD office at City Hall. The City’s PUD will issue Havana customers an invoice for Trash and Brush pickup monthly.  These invoices may be paid in person at City Hall or by using our Online Bill Portal .  Billing information which includes a Fire Protection Fee will be sent to Havana customers with their first invoice in July.  Havana customers do not need to make a payment at this time.   For more information visit us at Public Utility Department  or contact us at: 956.581.7002.  Thank you for helping keep La Joya clean.

In preparation for possible flooding from potential Tropical Storm 1, The City of La Joya Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has sand available for La Joya residents and businesses. This is a self-serve operation. Sand, shovels and bags are available for La Joya residents and businesses at the La Joya Police Department (rear access road). Residents must provide proof of residency with a government-issued photo identification or utility bill. Residents may prepare four bags and businesses six bags. Visit our Emergency Operations Center webpage for the latest information on emergency events in La Joya.