 The Board meeting on October 6th was a monumental one! It was an opportunity to present and further the concrete steps I am taking to bring community reparations, racial justice, and police reform to Alameda County. It was also the day that Supervisor Carson and I established Alameda County as part of the transformative call for social justice sweeping across our nation in response to police brutality against African Americans. Government has a responsibility, from City Council to the Oval Office, to acknowledge the existence of systemic racism, the harm it has caused, and to use every means at its disposal to empower real equity and equality for those over which it governs.
Both items were brought before the Board and unanimously approved:
1. a request for funding future meeting facilitation services for Phase 2 & 3 of the Racial Justice and Police Reform Ad Hoc Process I began in June of this year following the tragic death of George Floyd and at the request of Board President Richard Valle (10.1); and
2. that the BOS adopt a Resolution to support community reparations for African Americans (10.2), which expanded upon an original Resolution and apology to African Americans put forth in June of 2011.
I am fond of quoting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to remind myself and others that the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. It is my honor and privilege to be in a position to make real change in my community. May every step, big and small, lead us forward to the future Dr. King envisioned.
Read the items in full here https://tinyurl.com/y3ayzzmx and here https://tinyurl.com/y5y7dpvm.
As of Tuesday, October 6th, Coliseum Way Partners (an affiliate of the Oakland A's) confirmed its commitment to accept the the County's ownership share of the Oakland Coliseum, and deposited the funds required to proceed. This is a big win for Alameda County! As I stated during the BOS meeting, Alameda County shouldn't be in the sports business - we should be in the business of dealing with important issues like healthcare, racial justice, and providing the best County services possible. I look forward to focusing even more on what matters, especially during these transformative times.
Below is the full statement read by Supervisor Valle:
Most Tuesdays, the Board of Supervisors holds a Regular Meeting during which the public is allowed to speak to the Board on items not on the agenda starting at or around 9:30am for the time being. (Please note that the BOS meetings do not start at a set time! More information appears closer to the meeting date and time, but be prepared to wait for it to begin.)
Agenda items in particular represent decisions made about our communities, and while we might not always agree on the best path forward, I am fond of saying that reasonable people will disagree and also that I get some of my best ideas from my constituency base. I am honored to serve on the Board as a County Supervisor and take the ideas, concerns, and feedback of the public very seriously.
Please, consider tuning into these meeting and encouraging your family, friends, and neighbors to do the same. We are stronger as a County when we are connected to one another, and engaged with the civic process.
The meeting calendar, including links to the agenda when it is available, can be found here: http://acgov.org/board/calendar.htm?http://www.acgov.org/calendar_app/DisplayDetailServlet?site=Internet&ag=BOS&ty=MEET&m=8&d=22&y=2020&t=M&i=2020-02-27%2018:07:57.383
The links to the livestream broadcast of the meetings, including a Zoom link in the event that Granicus is experiencing technical difficulties, can be found here: http://acgov.org/board/broadcast.htm
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Don't miss the latest installment of The People's Health Briefing. In it, Roots Community Health Center CEO and founder Dr. Noha Aboelata breaks down the impact of COVID19 on Alameda County, Oakland and East Oakland in particular.
In this week's episode, she was joined by Gazania McCoy, Complex Care/Diabetes Peer Navigator at Roots, and focused on the relationship between COVID19 and diabetes, tips for diabetic self care to reduce risk and complications, and why it's especially important to get a flu shot this year: https://www.facebook.com/rootsempowers/videos/2477181055913742.
Please take a moment to watch and learn!
View all installments of "The People's Health Briefing" here: https://www.facebook.com/rootsempowers/videos in the "All Videos" section.
To learn more about Roots Community Health Center, visit their website here: https://rootsclinic.org/
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A federal judge ordered Census 2020 to continue through October 31. This is a victory for a more inclusive and accurate Census for the historically undercounted communities that we have collectively been working so hard to reach!
Make no mistake: there is still an urgent need to get a complete count. Everyone counts - every adult, child, baby, partner, roommate, caregiver, etc. - which is why everyone must be counted!
PLEASE. If you have not already, be sure to get counted today and encourage those you know to do them same. You can still self respond online, by phone, or by mail.
Voting is a different game this year and we need to be prepared and play to win!
One major difference is every registered voter will get a ballot delivered to their mailbox. Voting early by mail means a more accurate, faster count on Election Day! Consider completing and mailing your ballot right away.
Some important related information:⠀ ⠀
1. You can vote as soon as you receive your ballot
2. Just fill it out using blue or black ink and put it in the return envelope provided⠀
3. Be sure to sign your name on the back and seal the envelope⠀
4. Then put it in the mailbox. No stamps are necessary!
If you choose to vote in person or do not want to send your ballot through the mail, you can:
1. Drop off your completed, signed ballot at one of the official
drop box locations. For a list of Alameda County locations, go here: https://www.acgov.org/rovapps/maps/ballotdropbox_map.htm
2. You can also drop off your ballot at any polling place on Election Day (see list below for District 4 locations).
3. *REMEMBER*: if you choose to vote in person, you MUST bring the ballot you were mailed with you! It is proof that you have not voted twice and ensures an accurate vote overall. Make sure you are counted by bringing your ballot to your poll location!
Here is a list of all Alameda County voting locations, updated regularly: https://www.acvote.org/community/partnerships
If you haven't registered to vote yet, or you have moved, it is not too late to register! You can register here: https://registertovote.ca.gov/. The deadline for new registrations online is Oct. 19. You can also register in person through Election Day. If you just need to change your address or want to check your registration status, go online here: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/.
Be sure to check out the Alameda County Registrar of Voters website for comprehensive information and timely updates: https://www.acvote.org/index
If you have any questions, contact the office of the Registrar of Voters:
Registrar of Voters
1225 Fallon Street, Rm. G-1
Oakland, CA 94612
TEL (510) 272-6973 | FAX (510) 272-6982 | TDD (510) 208-4967
Congratulations to Hively for being awarded Nonprofit of the Year in Assembly District 16 by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan! This area includes Pleasanton in my supervisorial district, and I can say firsthand that Hively has been instrumental in collaborating with my office on important childcare measures that ensure high quality, affordable early care and education.
This is the third 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year win for in District 4, the other two going to Dr. Noha Aboelata of Roots Community Health Clinic and Pastor Arlene Nehring and the Eden United Church of Christ. We are so proud of our community leaders and the excellent work they do, especially their efforts to go above and beyond during this challenging year.
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Visit the Oakland Zoo!
Oakland Zoo is excited and eager to offer Bay Area families a safe place for outdoor recreation and education!
In compliance with the Alameda County Public Health Department—to protect the health and safety of our guests, staff, and animals—we have implemented new safety protocols.
Please remember, in order to remain open, the Zoo and our guests must comply with the protocols set by Alameda County Public Health Department. For more information click on the elephant!
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Oakland Office
Phone: 510.272.6694
Eden Area District Office
Phone: 510.670.5717
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Visit https://www.acgov.org/board/district4/ for more information about my priorities as District 4 Supervisor.
For information on COVID-19 in Alameda County visit http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
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