In
the first two months of 2015, the District 2 office has had some exciting news on our key initiatives. On Thursday, January 29, our
office held a stakeholder meeting regarding the Tennyson Corridor Initiative. At
this meeting, to everyone’s delight, Kaiser Permanente announced the generous
contribution of $5 million to the initiative for constructing the Hayward Youth
& Family Center. With the County’s contribution of $9.6 million and the
Alameda County Office of Education’s commitment of $2.2 million, the Tennyson
Corridor Initiative has raised an outstanding total
of $16.8 million.
 It
is important to hear from all stakeholders, especially Tennyson residents as we
move forward in these early phases. As the
Initiative continues to make significant progress, our office will host a
Community Town Hall on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at a location to be determined.
As we continue to move forward to improve the quality of life for the families and youth of District 2, we hope to
keep you engaged and fully informed. Please feel free to contact our office if
you have questions at (510) 272-6692 or visit our website for additional
information regarding our initiatives at www.acgov.org/board/district2.
Thank you,
 This month's spotlight we highlight
Farmaan Judge from Newark Memorial High School for being inducted to the
Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame.
Farmaan Judge was chosen as this year’s Hall of Fame
inductee under the youth category. Farmaan is a senior at Newark Memorial
High School and started Education 2 Future, an organization that raises money
to provide educational opportunities for children living in poverty.
In
doing so, she has helped raise awareness to her peers about the difficult
conditions endured by children in other countries, and to help them understand that "education is the key to escaping the
clutches of poverty". Farmaan began Education 2 Future, by focusing on
helping one young girl in La Paz, Mexico by providing her with scholarships to
pay for a full year of school, as well as clothing and transportation costs.
Farmaan’s
work is not only having an international impact, but is also inspiring fellow
students to devote time to community service. She recently organized a Change
for Change campaign rally at her school that drew 2,000 students. The campaign
raised $500 through donations by students. She also started the Junior Interact
Club at a local elementary school to enlist the involvement of younger students
in movements for social change.
Farmaan has worked hard to generate support
among her peers, and her efforts are having an impact far beyond Alameda
County. She has applied to colleges including Harvard and Georgetown
Universities and hopes to one day be a pediatrician.
Congratulations Farmaan for being inducted to the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame. We wish you all the best, as you continue to make District 2 proud!
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 Join
the League of Women Voters of the Eden Area for a reception and brief
presentation from your local elected representing Hayward, Castro Valley, San
Leandro, and the San Lorenzo area.
Friday, February
27 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Hayward City Hall,
2nd Floor
777 B Street,
Hayward
Members
of Congress, State Legislature, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, Chabot
Community College District, Hayward and San Leandro city councils, school board
members, park departments and other special districts have been invited to speak about a few of their goals for 2015.
During
the reception you will have an opportunity to talk to your elected officials
and enjoy light refreshments. Please RSVP to Suzanne at suzbarba@comcast.net.
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 On
Tuesday, February 3, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted for the
adoption of the Fatherhood initiative resolution, which includes “Father-Friendly Principles” written by the Alameda County Fathers Corps. These
principles encourage fathers to be more involved in the lives of their children,
which means stronger families and a stronger Alameda County.
The seven Father-Friendly Principles were created by the new Alameda County
Fathers Corps, and Co-Founder and Program Officer Kevin Bremond. The Principles
are to fully engage fathers to be supportive of their child or children and
that agencies and organizations in Alameda County be fully-prepared to help
them succeed. The Fatherhood Initiative includes our office, Father
Corp, First 5 Alameda County, Alameda County Public Health Department, Alameda
County Social Services Agency and the Alameda County Department of Child
Support Services.
Click Here for
more information on your agency/organization adopting the Father-Friendly
principles.
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 The
Fremont Resource Center’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
provides free, quality tax return preparation assistance and electronic filing
for eligible individuals and families with an annual household income of
$53,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers help eligible taxpayers
claim their maximum refunds, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which
can amount to as much as $6,143 for a family with three or more qualifying
children.
The
main VITA tax site is at the Fremont
Family Resource Center at 39155 Liberty Street, Building EFGH, in
Fremont. Tax hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Fridays from
10 a.m. to 1p.m.
The
Fremont Resource Center’s tax service also provides services at the Newark
& Union City libraries, Holly Community Center and Tri-City
Volunteers. For more information regarding days and hours of
operation, and a list of documents to bring, please click here.
For a list of additional services provided by
the Fremont Resource Center visit http://www.fremont.gov/228/Family-Resource-Center.
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 California
State Summer School for the Arts 2015 invites all Alameda County high school artists,
writers and performers to apply!
Student Application Deadline: February 28,
2015
California
State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is a four-week, intensive pre-college
program for motivated high school students in the arts, held on the campus of
the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Valencia, CA. CSSSA offers
immersion in seven different artistic disciplines: dance, music, theatre,
visual arts, creative writing, film/video and animation from July
11-August 7, 2015. California residents enrolled in grades 9 -12 are eligible
to apply to CSSSA. All students are accepted into CSSSA based on artistic
potential and artistic merit. Scholarships are provided to all admitted
students who qualify for financial aid. Visit the CSSSA website at csssa.ca.gov.
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 Join Pathway to Home as they host a series of Foster Family Home
Orientations to learn more about becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent.
Attend an upcoming orientation to learn about the children in need of
temporary care or a forever home, the role Social Services Agency has in foster
care licensing and regulatory oversight, caregivers responsibilities, application
process and requirements, and ways to prepare your home for licensure. All
are welcome and no pre-registration is needed!
Hayward Orientations are held every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at:
Glad Tidings
Church in the Fireside Room
1027 West
Tennyson Road, Hayward
Orientacion en Espanol es disponible, para mas
informacion favor de llamar
Al telefono (510) 259-3575
For more
information on becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent visit us at www.pathwaytohome.org
or call 510-259-3575
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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 vacancies on the following Commissions:
 Alameda
County Public Health Commission
The
Public Health Commission includes 25 members who are appointed by the Board of
Supervisors. It is recommended that members work within the health industry or
a related field. Members assess emerging health needs and implications for
public health policies and programs for Alameda County. All members need to be
residents of the County and serve as a conduit of information for the
constituency they represent. Members act as an advocate for the prevention of
disease and the promotion of good health and make recommendations regarding
opportunities for building community capacity related to priority public health
issues. Terms are 2 years, with the maximum length of term being 12 years. Meetings
are generally held bi-monthly for a total of six monthly meetings per calendar
year at the San Leandro Library from 6 to 8 p.m.
 Septic System Commission
The purpose of the Commission is to create a public
forum to discuss matters related to septic systems. The role of the Commission
is to facilitate matters of discussion and to provide information to be
considered by the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health and
potentially be used to improve local ordinances, regulations and operating
procedures. Meetings are generally held twice a year at the Castro Valley Library.
Members must be a District 2 resident.
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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