 In
July, my colleagues and I on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, voted
unanimously to place the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s 2014 Transportation Expenditure Plan,
and its authorizing measure, onto the November 2014 ballot for voter approval.
If
approved by voters the Plan will generate nearly $8
billion for essential transportation improvements within every city throughout
Alameda County over the next 30 years. This $8 billion investment will
stimulate a total of $20 billion in economic activity in the region and create
nearly 150,000 local jobs (full report: In the Fast Lane).
Here are a few highlights that will
directly impact our cities in District 2 (Hayward, Fremont, Newark, and Union
City), if the measure is approved:
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BART:
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BART
to Irvington: $120 million in funding to enable an infill station on the
soon-to-be-open Warm Springs extension south of the existing Fremont Station
o
Creating
new accessibility to BART in the southern part of the county with BART expansion and modernization
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South Hayward BART
Station area improvements and Bay Fair Connector
- Reduced
cost transit passes for students and youth, affordable shuttles for seniors,
and inexpensive, reliable transportation for people with disabilities.
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Traffic
Relief:
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East and West Connectors in North Fremont and Union City I-680/I-880 cross
connectors
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Widening
of Fremont Boulevard from I-880 to Grimmer Boulevard
o
I-880
interchange improvements at Winton Ave. and Industrial Parkway
o
Upgrades
to Route 84 in Fremont and Central Avenue overcrossing
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Improvements
on major commute corridors such as Tennyson Road grade separation.
- Local
streets maintenance improvements for Thornton Avenue, Mowry Avenue, and Newark Boulevard.
- More
transit options connecting southern Alameda County and the Peninsula (Dumbarton
Corridor Area) will support express bus services and improvements to bicycle
and pedestrian infrastructure.
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Bicycle
and pedestrian path improvements on the Bay Trail and the Eastbay Greenway.
This also means local funds will be spent
locally. Revenue generated through this transportation sales tax will be spent
exclusively on projects and programs in Alameda County. All of the projects and
programs included in the Plan are considered essential for the transportation
needs of Alameda County.
For more specific plan highlights and the breakdown
of funding see, 2014 Alameda County Transportation
Expenditure Plan or visit
the Alameda CTC website.
Sincerely,
 This month's spotlight we
highlight Mike Bucci of Newark for his years of service to the City and local
non-profit organizations.
Mike has been involved for
many years with the Relay for Life of Newark, and for the last three years, has
chaired the event to help support the American Cancer Society in a 24 hour walk
at Newark Memorial High School. The event has gained popularity and this year
raised over $80,000 for Cancer research and patient service
programs.
Earlier this year, Mike received the 2014 Viola Blythe Newark
Volunteer of the Year award for his efforts in the City of Newark and his work
with Relay for Life. In addition to chairing the main
event, Mike organized fun, family-friendly events to encourage positive community
relationships, while donating to a great cause. He hosted a Zumba-thon which raised
money while participants learned a fun new way to work out. He also organized
the Paint the Town People event which decorated Newark with purple ribbons for
cancer awareness. He has also organized the Movies in the Park program presented by
Relay for Life encouraging families and residents to come and enjoy outdoor
movie screenings during the summer.
In addition to his dedication to the American Cancer Society,
Mike is an active member of community organizations like the Newark
Optimist Club and Meals on Wheels. He also helps with the Newark senior centers
Mercy Brown Bag program, which distributes groceries of nutritional food to low
income seniors, twice a month. Additionally, he participates
in animal rescue fundraising events with his talented Frisbee loving dog,
Gilroy.
In 2011, Mike was appointed as the District 2
Commissioner to the Alameda County Transportation Commissions (CTC) Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee. As a member he oversaw complete street
guidelines, funded bike and pedestrian projects all over the County and
programs like Safe Routes to School, the Bike Mobile and Bike to Work Day. In
December 2013, Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski selected Mike as the Newark Local
Hero for his dedicated service to the public.
When he is not volunteering, Mike is a Project
Manager for Millwrights Local 102. Earlier this year Mike and his wife Megan
welcomed their first child, Kendra.
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 Earlier this year, the World Health Organization was
notified of a rapidly evolving outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in four
countries in West Africa. Ebola is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and
nonhuman primates, and is caused by a virus found in several African countries.
The first known case of Ebola from this outbreak to be diagnosed in the United
States occurred in Dallas, Texas last month in a traveler from Liberia.
Although the risk of exposure to Ebola is considered to be very low in the
United States, below are some important facts about Ebola to be aware of:
- Persons are not contagious until
they develop symptoms, which include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches,
weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, and abnormal bleeding.
- Ebola is not spread through the
air, food, or water. It can be spread from person-to-person through direct
contact with blood or bodily fluids of a person who is sick with Ebola, or
through exposure to objects, such as needles, that have been contaminated.
- Persons at highest risk for the
disease include healthcare workers and family and friends of infected patients.
The
risk of the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease in California is extremely low,
and is very unlikely that Ebola poses a public health risk to Californians. To
learn more about the Ebola Virus Disease, and what protocols are in place in
California, check out the Alameda County Public Health Department’s website, the California Department
of Public Health’s website, and
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.
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The
objective of the Crossover Community Forum is to provide information about the
special needs of Crossover Youth and explore working together to support them.
Alameda County is designing and implementing a series of juvenile justice
policy and institutional reforms based on Trauma Informed Care and Positive
Youth Development.
Crossover
youth are young people who have:
- Experienced trauma
- A history in the foster care system
- Involvement with the juvenile justice system
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Locally, crossover youth:
- Become involved with juvenile probation at younger ages than other probation youth
- African American youth are disproportionately represented
- Spend longer time in juvenile hall than other probation youth
Community Forum on Crossover Youth:
When:
Wednesday, October 22. 2014
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where:
Glad Tidings Church
27689 Tyrrell Avenue, Hayward
Child Care will be provided and walk-ins are welcomed. For more information or to RSVP please visit https://alcocommforum.eventbrite.com/.
The Community Forum is sponsored by the Positive Youth Justice Initiative of Alameda County and led by the Alameda County Probation Department.
 You
are invited to join our office, the Alameda County Mental Health Board and
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services for an educational forum on how
to access mental health services in Alameda County.
Leaders
will be on hand to present topics of interest and answer questions. Mental
Health Providers will be available with information about their services.
Monday, November 17 from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m.
Hayward City Hall (777 B Street,
Hayward)
Light refreshments will be provided.
For
more information about Alameda County Behavioral Health Care and mental health
services visit http://www.acbhcs.org/.
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 Come
visit a trick or treat wonderland, where children can travel to miniature
houses in Halloween Town gathering goodies without the worries of being out in
the streets. Enjoy snacks at Alice’s Wonderland Tea Party, car crafts at the
Radiator Springs Auto Repair shop, kids carnival booths at Super Hero City, and
play in the Where the Wild Things Are pre-school rumpus room. Bring your camera
for family photos throughout the building.
Location: Centerville
Community Center
3355 Country Drive in
Fremont
When: Friday, October 24 from 5 to 7
p.m.
Tickets
are required for children (ages 0-9), two adults per family have free entry but
must accompany children with paid admission. Additional non-participants are $2
each at the door tickets (if not sold out in advance) are $15 per child.
To
purchase tickets visit www.RegeRec.com and enter the following code for the
time slot you choose to attend:
$9-
Child with 2 Adults
214332
for 5 p.m.
214333
for 5:30 p.m.
214334
for 6:30 p.m.
214335
for 7 p.m.
$2-
Additional Non-Participants
214336
for 5 p.m.
214337
for 5:30 p.m.
214338
for 6:30 p.m.
214339
for 7 p.m.
For
more information call (510) 494-4344.
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The
Board of Supervisors encourage citizen involvement and expertise through a
variety of boards and commissions, to advise them on a wide range of issues
affecting their constituencies and to assure they are responsive to community
needs. District Two currently has a vacancy on the following Commission:
 The
Commission includes 16 members who are appointed by the Board of
Supervisors. Alameda County Mental Health Board has a commitment to
ensure that the County’s Behavioral Health Care Services provide quality care
in treating members of the diverse community with dignity, courtesy and
respect. The Board works to accomplish that mission through advocacy,
education, review and evaluation of Alameda County’s mental health needs. Members
may serve a maximum of three three-year appointed terms. Meetings are
generally held on the second Monday of each month in San Leandro at 12 p.m.
To Apply:
To
apply to serve as a District Two appointee, please submit a cover letter
explaining why you are interested in the position, and include a copy of your
resume. Please forward the information to Ginny DeMartini at Ginny.DeMartini@acgov.org
or call (510) 259-1097.
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