"Democracy is defined as a form of government in which all eligible
citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy
allows people to participate equally—either directly or through elected
representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws. However, democracy
requires participation, it is NOT a spectator sport. With election season among
us please remember to vote on November 6, 2012 or sooner by mail."
~Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty
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 Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund
Supervisor Haggerty had the honor of presenting a $2,000
check to the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund. The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund
was created to provide college scholarships and other educational related
funding for the surviving children and spouses of U.S. service members, police officers, and firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty. The event
shown in the picture raised $15,000 to be put toward scholarships for surviving family
members who reside in Alameda County. For more information please visit the
Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund website: http://fallenheroscholarship.org/.
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 GROUNDBREAKING-
Mission/Warren Area Improvement Project
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority officials broke
ground September 28th on a project that will widen Mission Boulevard in
Fremont, build new on- and off- ramps and add a grade separation for railroad
and BART tracks.
The Mission/Warren Area improvements will widen Mission
Boulevard to six lanes between Interstate Highway 880 and Warm Springs
Boulevard, according to VTA officials.
In addition, new on- and off-ramps to Mission will be built at Kato Road
and Warren Avenue will be lowered to separate it from Union Pacific Railroad
tracks and BART tracks planned for the area. The project will also install two
new railroad bridges, two BART bridges and one maintenance bridge over Mission
and Warren.
Supervisor Haggerty, in addition to the many other local elected
officials who have worked so hard to push this project vision into reality, is
thrilled to finally see the tangible side of the project unfold.
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 International
Walk and Roll to School Week
October 1st-5th was dubbed
International Walk and Roll to School Week for 2012, and Supervisor Haggerty
was excited about the opportunity to participate in two hugely successful
events hosted by District 1 schools.
On Monday, October 1, Dougherty Elementary in Dublin kicked
off their Walk and Roll to
School Week in a big way. Then, Wednesday,
October 3, in the distant company of countless schools around the world, Dublin
High School hosted their very own (and very first) Walk and Roll to School day
complete with festivities, contest prizes and giveaways
Given his passion and strong ties to conservation and
transportation, Supervisor Haggerty was both thrilled and honored to be involved
with the program and to participate in both Dougherty Elementary and Dublin
High School’s Walk and Roll to School events.
For more information on International Walk and Roll to School
Week, please visit http://www.walkbiketoschool.org.
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BART to Livermore
Initiates Required Environmental Study
On September 19, BART staff conducted a public scoping meeting, an official and legal first step to prepare the environmental study required for such projects. The purpose of this scoping meeting was to notify the public that BART, in partnership with the City of Livermore, is preparing a draft environmental impact report for future construction to extend BART service 4.8 miles along the I-580 corridor to the vicinity of the Isabel interchange. The study, expected to be completed in 18 months, is timely as the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) has earmarked $400 million for the BART extension in its Measure B1 on the November ballot. Approval is critical to securing the funding that will go toward constructing the extension. For more information on the project visit http://www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/cd/eng/traffic/bart.asp .
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 New Member Appointed to
Alameda County Transportation Commission
Citizens Watchdog Committee
Dr. Raj Salwan has been appointed to the Citizens Watchdog
Committee, CWC of the Alameda County Transportation Committee (ACTC). Dr. Salwan is a veterinarian with a practice
in the City of Fremont. He also serves
on the City’s Planning Commission. The
CWC serves a vital purpose; it ensures that funds from the
county-wide transportation measure approved by voters in 2000 are spent as
promised – on programs and projects outlined in the measure. The ACTC has successfully met the expectations of
the voters in this and an earlier measure.
The CWC is comprised of members of the public representing the north,
south, east and western parts of the county, as well as, representatives from
various organizations. For more
information about the ACTC committees click here.
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 WEST NILE VIRUS SEASON
IS NOT OVER YET!
Please continue to report dead birds and squirrels to the state West Nile Virus Hotline-
The Alameda
County Mosquito Abatement District in conjunction with Supervisor Scott
Haggerty’s office urges Alameda County residents to remain vigilant about the
risk of contracting West Nile Virus (WNV).
Alameda County has seen an increase in WNV positive dead birds this year
compared to last. Dead birds can be an
indication that WNV is present in an area, particularly dead crows, jays and
birds of prey. If you come across a dead
bird or tree squirrel please report it by calling (877)WNV-BIRD or online at www.westnile.ca.gov.
According to
the Centers for Disease Control, there is no danger of contracting WNV from handling intact dead birds;
however, the following procedure to keep hands clean when
collecting a specimen is suggested: Turn a plastic
bag inside-out, and pick up the bird with the hands protected by the bag. Turn the bag right-side-out. The bag should then be tied or sealed and
placed inside another plastic bag.
In 2012,
Alameda County has had no human or horse cases of WNV, nor have any mosquitoes
tested positive. Residents have reported
over 400 dead birds -- of those, 86 were tested and 13 were found positive for
WNV, along with one tree squirrel. To
date, California has had 1,273 dead birds test positive for WNV.
Reduce the risk of contracting
mosquito-borne diseases by following these guidelines:
DUMP/DRAIN standing water on your property because
that is where mosquitoes develop
DAWN/DUSK are when mosquito activity peaks, so
limit outdoor activities during this time
DEFEND yourself
when mosquitoes are biting by wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts and
apply insect repellent containing EPA-registered active ingredients such as
DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, and Oil of lemon eucalyptus
DOOR/WINDOW SCREENS should be in good repair with no tears or
holes
Most people
who become infected with WNV do not experience symptoms or become ill. Only about one out every 150 people infected
with WNV may develop a more severe form of the illness. Adults over 50 years old and people with
compromised immune systems are at increased risk of serious complications from
WNV infection. Anyone who develops
symptoms such as a high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, severe headaches or
stiff neck should seek medical care immediately.
For
information about mosquitoes and West Nile Virus, visit www.mosquitoes.org. Residents can request mosquito-larvae eating
fish for their fish ponds, horse troughs, etc. by contacting The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Office, located in Hayward at
23187 Connecticut Sreet. Their phone number is (510)783-7744. For information concerning
WNV symptoms, prevention or testing please contact the Alameda
County Public Health Department at (510)267-8001.
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2013 Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame
In 1993, the Alameda County
Board of Supervisors, the Alameda County Health Care Foundation, and the
Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women established a permanent Women’s
Hall of Fame.
The purpose of the Women’s
Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding women for their achievement and
contributions to the overall well being of our county and its citizens. In
addition to honoring outstanding women, in the past, the event has generated
funds to help provide comprehensive breast cancer prevention, education, and
treatment services in Alameda County.
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First District Student Interns Recognized
Each year, students from
District 1 communities volunteer for summer internship opportunities in the office of Supervisor Haggerty. High school to college-aged students work in our offices assisting in
duties that include: data entry, mass mailings, and special projects (including the production of this newsletter).
Student interns gain
exposure to county government and experience working in a professional office
environment. With a full-time staff of only six, interns help with
time-consuming duties that need attention such as updating files.
Students gain valuable
experience, as well as, a reference for their education and career resumes. Many District
1 interns have gone on to pursue studies in political science and law.
During this belt-tightening time, interns are
indispensible in helping to get the work done. This summer, we recognize the
contributions of Derrick Hwa, Swaminath
Samyukta, and Yicheng Sun of Fremont. For more information on future summer
student internship opportunities contact Josh Turman at (925) 551-6995 or josh.thurman@acgov.org.
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Applications are Being Accepted
The Supervisor is
currently accepting applications from residents in the First Supervisorial
District who are interested in serving on a countywide board or commission.
Alameda County Commission on Aging: 1 vacancy
The commission
provides guidance to policymakers on senior issues and programming and advises
in the allocation of funds for the Area Agency on Aging.
Meetings: 9:3O a.m., 2nd Monday
of each month, 6955 Foothill Blvd, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612
Assessment Appeals Board: 1 vacancy
Sit as County Board of Equalization.
Applicants must have five years of experience in California as a CPA,
public accountant, licensed real estate broker, attorney, or property appraiser
accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, or a property
appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate
Meetings: As needed,
usually Monday and Wednesday, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1221 Oak St., 5th
Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Mental Health Advisory Board: 2 vacancies
Performs advisory
functions on matters relating to mental health in Alameda County.
Meetings: 2nd Monday
of each month in the Every Child Counts Conference Room, 1100 San Leandro
Blvd., Suite 130, San Leandro, CA 94578
Public Health Commission: 1 vacancy
Serves as advisory
body to the Board of Supervisors and Health Care Services Agency in the areas
of public health, primary care, and criminal justice medical services.
Meetings: 6:00p.m, 2nd
Thursday of each month at 5400 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro
Park, Recreation and Historical Commission: 1
vacancy
Advises the Board of
Supervisors relating to beaches, parks, recreation and historical activities.
Meetings: 1st Thursday
of each month, 3:30pm, Dunsmuir Hellman Historical Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks
Court, Oakland, CA 94612
Closing Date: Open
until filled
Please send resume and
a cover letter to District 1 Office:
1221 Oak Street, Suite
536, Oakland, CA 94612
Or the Pleasanton
District Office, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Or send via email to vener.bates@acgov.org or fax to 925-484-2809
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