City of Porterville

June 2016 Employee of the Month

Debbie Salter

City Manager's Office

Debbie has been selected by the directors of the City of Porterville as the June 2016 Employee of the Month. Debbie was pleased to begin working for the City in 1999 and has been happy and proud to be a member of the City of Porterville team. She began her career with the City of Porterville working in the Finance Department as the assistant to the Purchasing Agent. In 2000, she transferred to the Police Department, assigned to the Patrol Division. Debbie had a first-hand view of the challenging lives of police officers and admires and strongly appreciates the work they do for our community.

Debbie accepted the position of Secretary to the City Manager in September 2007. This position provided her with an opportunity to further expand her knowledge of complex City and municipal government functions and work more closely with the public.

Debbie is now on the threshold of beginning a new adventure – retirement. She hopes to have time to connect to her “artistic side.”  And she will, no doubt, volunteer at an animal shelter or a rescue because everyone who interacts with her knows she is passionate about improving the lives of animals. She also looks forward to spending more time on long walks with her own furry girls.    

Her goal is to also spend more quality time with her “ohana” – her family. Debbie is married to Steve, has a son, Larry (and daughter-in-law, Annette) and a daughter, Missy (and son-in-law, Joe).