Our Contribution to Society

I asked my supervisors which one our department relates most to between urban governance and public service and they both said public service. And when I looked up the actual definition online (and refreshed myself on the MANY public service classes I have taken), I felt kind of silly for being so oblivious to the full definition of Public Service and not knowing the answer myself.

Public service is something that a local government puts on to the people living in its jurisdiction.  So, I 100% do public service...because that is literally my job.

As the recreation department on Tempe Town Lake, we run the facility and classes that the city provides and puts on for the people in the City of Tempe. The only thing that the people really have to pay for is the equipment usage, the City of Tempe pays for everything else. Coaching, facility prices, maintenance, and new equipment if needed. We put on a service that allows people to come out to Tempe Town Lake and participate in classes, or programs that deal with Kayaking, Stand up Paddling, or Rowing. I coach all of these subjects and also help with maintenance.

****I DON'T ACTUALLY HATE THE PUBLIC**** I just think this is funny

I like working in Public Service. Interacting with people, teaching them new things and letting them experience how much fun it is to be out on the water is really enjoyable to me. You develop relationships and get to know a whole range of people from all walks of life.