City of Porterville

March 2012 Employee of the Month

Debbie Salter

City Manager's Office

Debbie has worked in a few different departments in the City, but considers it all to be the same team. She began her career with the City of Porterville in 1999, working in the Finance Department as the assistant to the Purchasing Agent. This position gave her a good overview of the City since she helped purchase items for, and had contact with, all the different departments. In June 2000, she transferred to the Police Department, assigned to the Patrol Division. The seven years she worked there gave her a unique insight into the workings of the Police Department and you would be hard pressed to find someone who is more “pro law enforcement.”

Debbie accepted the position of Secretary to the City Manager in September 2007. This position has provided her with an opportunity to further expand her knowledge of City functions and municipal government (as well as the Brown Act).

Debbie endeavors to have a positive impact on those she comes in contact with and believes every citizen of Porterville is our customer and deserves attentive, quality service. 

Debbie is married to Steve, has a son Larry (and daughter-in-law, Annette) and a daughter Missy (and son-in-law, Joe). She also has two “furry girls” that she adores: Mika, a Lab mix, and Maddie, a Goldendoodle.

Debbie enjoys humor, spending time with friends, traveling, and walking her dogs. She also ardently cares about animals and would love to see the building of the animal shelter in Porterville given top priority.