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District 4 Newsletter | October 2025
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Hello District 4!
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to show their colors, we're reminded that fall is a season of both reflection and new beginnings. It's a time to celebrate the progress we've made together this year and to look ahead with fresh energy and purpose. In this edition of my newsletter, you'll find updates, resources, and opportunities to stay connected as we continue working to support our community.
I was delighted to see so many of you at the Healthy Living Festival on September 25th! What an incredible day we shared at the Oakland Zoo, with more than 3,000 participants and nearly 100 vendors coming together to celebrate health and wellness. Supporting the well-being of seniors has always been one of my top priorities, and this annual event is one of the highlights of my year. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and I look forward to seeing you again next year!
As always, if you need assistance with any county-related matters, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of my offices. Contact details are listed at the bottom of this newsletter - my staff and I are here to help. Thank you for being an important part of the District 4 community and here's wishing you a bright and inspiring fall!
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Upcoming Meetings:
Board of Supervisors Meetings
- Tuesday, October 7th, Regular meeting
- Thursday, October 9th, Planning meeting
- Tuesday, October 14th, Regular meeting
- Tuesday, October 21st, Work Session
Click HERE for more information regarding BOS meetings.
Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council meetings:
- Monday, October 13th, Land Use
- Monday, October 20th, General Purpose
- Monday, October 27th, Land Use
Click HERE for links and info for the Castro Valley MAC meetings
Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council meetings:
Click HERE for links and info for the Eden Area MAC meetings
Fairview Municipal Advisory Council meetings:
- Tuesday, October 7th
- Thursday, November 6th (due to elections)
Click HERE for links and info for the Fairview MAC meetings
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Boards and Commission Vacancies
in District 4
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Eden Area MAC Applications Now Being Accepted for an Alameda County District 4 appointment.
The Council consists of 7 members with 4 members recommended by Supervisor Miley (District 4) and 3 members recommended by Supervisor Tam (District 3). The council advises the Board of Supervisors on matters concerning Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres and San Lorenzo, as defined within the boundaries established in the Eden Area General Plan.
Meetings occur once a month in the evening on the second Tuesday of each month. Appointees must live in the area served by the Eden Area MAC or have operated/owned a business there for at least 5 consecutive years. Appointees will receive a $50 stipend per meeting.
Click HERE to apply
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Alameda County Public Works Updates
The Alameda County Public Works Agency (ACPWA) is responsible for the management and operations of infrastructure including streets, bridges, and flood control facilities, primarily serving the unincorporated areas of the county.
Many projects are under construction including street paving, sidewalk improvements, new curbs and gutters, bike lane and crosswalk improvements, bridge widening, street lighting improvements, added landscaping, trail installations, added signals, ADA improvements, safety improvements, and more. Click HERE to find detailed information and maps on where these improvements are occurring, as well as the status regarding completion.
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Eden Area Signage Plan
Alameda County is developing the Eden Area Signage Plan to outline wayfinding and gateway signage for areas of urban unincorporated Alameda County, including Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview and San Lorenzo. Construction and installation of signage will not occur at this time, but this information will be utilized when construction funds have been identified. Click HERE for more info
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Regional Convening on Illegal Dumping - October 29th
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Trunk or Treat - October 31st
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Illegal Dumping in Alameda County
Bay Area News Group - 9/20/25:
"Alameda County's strategy for beating its illegal dumping problem is working - and the rest of the Bay Area is signing on."
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Alameda County has been lauded as one of the foremost policymakers in combatting illegal dumping in recent years, launching a pilot program in 2018 that has evolved into a regional and statewide strategy. The county's aggressive efforts on the issue will be shared with other Bay Area leaders at a conference in October to galvanize support for a coordinated response to the problem.
“There is no "one size fits all'" approach - we need comprehensive solutions that prevent illegal dumping, remove it quickly, and hold dumpers accountable", Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley said in an email to Bay Area News Group. Miley has made addressing illegal dumping a priority in his office since 2016, developing the multi-agency Alameda County Illegal Dump (ACID)Task Force which launched in 2018. The task force created a blueprint that can be applied across the county. During the year-long pilot, the task force removed over 50 tons of trash and issued more than 100 citations as it focused on notorious illegal dumping sites in East Oakland on Railroad Avenue and G Street. “A lot of people think it's easy to address illegal dumping. 'Just put a dumpster there,' 'just make the dump free,'" said Erin Armstrong, the Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Miley's office. "But the longer you work in this field, the more you understand that you have to address the root causes."
Alameda County will host a regional conference on October 29th with Bay Area leaders to release the findings of a survey of 300 experts across the state on illegal dumping, unveil a new illegal dumping ordinance with enhanced penalties for unincorporated communities, and request Alameda County cities to pass similar ordinances to take out the trash for good. The next statewide Illegal Dumping Conference, known as IDCon5, will be held April 30th through May 1, 2026. “That's why coordination is so important", Miley said, "so that each city and county isn't reinventing the wheel. We need to be talking with each other, sharing what works and what doesn't".
To read the full article, click HERE.
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Keeping elders moving, connected, and speaking up
SF Gate - 8/12/25:
"Housing to transit trips, United Seniors helps older adults age with ease."
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Aging comes with its share of hurdles — but for members of United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County, it also comes with support, community and a powerful voice. Since 1986, the USOAC has been helping older adults stay active, informed and empowered. The multi-ethnic, inter-generational grassroots nonprofit, now with more than 13,000 members, started as a voice for older adults. Nate Miley, president and Alameda County supervisor for District 4, has been with the organization since it started. He says the group strives to provide the means for elders need to stay active and mobile. "Seniors are my passion,” Miley said. “We offer outreach and engage older adults so they can continue to live successfully and age with grace.” Giving older adults institutional support is a cornerstone of the organization’s core philosophy. “It’s important because it provides a vehicle for seniors to express their concerns and work on those concerns, and work on those concerns in an organized fashion,” Miley said.
A big focus of the USOAC is addressing the issue of housing and older adults. They work with the Gold Star Shared Housing program to connect low-income seniors and veterans with affordable shared living arrangements, resources and counseling. “A number of our homeless population is seniors, so we’re constantly trying to work with Gold Star on that,” Miley said. “We try to match up a senior with someone who has a house that is renting out a room or has space for older adults. There’s no one solution to the housing crisis, but this is one program we have tried to embrace. ”Before COVID, everything we did was in person,” Miley said. “Then COVID hit and it limited things to a virtual reality. Now many things are hybrid. For seniors, we want to address the digital divide. Whether it’s how to use a smart phone or a laptop, we want to make them comfortable.”
Empowering older adults to stay active and mobile is another focus of the group. Some older adults might be taking public transportation for the first time after years of driving, and USOAC teaches safety, skills and trip planning. "We want to make sure seniors are comfortable on public transit and that it’s affordable and accessible,” Miley said. “We want to get the seniors familiar with the public travel systems available." Addressing food insecurity and keeping older adults healthy is another priority.
Membership in USOAC is open to allies of older adults as well. Annual dues are $12 for seniors and $20 for everyone else. Lifetime memberships are also available. “We just really feel seniors deserve respect for their longevity and what they bring to the table,” Miley said. “We’re constantly encouraging younger adults to understand you want to be involved in what we’re doing. What benefits older adults today will benefit you in the future.”
To read the full article, click HERE
Attorney General Bonta to California’s Immigrant Communities: Free or Low-Cost Immigration Legal Help is Available
If you need immigration legal assistance, be careful who you hire
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today again released guidance to help California's immigrant communities find legitimate immigration help and avoid immigration scams by those seeking to take advantage of fear and uncertainty resulting from President Trump’s cruel mass detention and deportation campaign. The alert released today provides tools for people looking to hire free or low-cost legal help.
“Before writing a big check and hiring someone offering to help with immigration matters, I urge people to familiarize themselves with existing resources that are often available at little or no cost,” said Attorney General Bonta. “In California, we know that immigrants are the backbone of our communities, a driving force behind our economy, and an essential part of our history as a state. Amid the President’s destructive immigration agenda, there are people who legitimately want to help our immigrant communities. Californians can find legal help at low or no cost with a legal aid organization at www.lawhelpca.org. If folks are outside of California, they can find help at www.immigrationlawhelp.org.”
For the full press release with detailed info regarding accessing free and low-cost legal assistance, protecting yourself from immigration scams, and how to locate loved ones, click HERE
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Help us shape the future of transportation!
Alameda CTC’s update to the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our county’s transportation system for people who walk, bike, roll, drive, and ride transit.
We want to hear from you!
Click HERE to take the survey
Click HERE for more info
County Administrator's Office
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The County Administrator’s Office seeks to provide professional‚ innovative‚ and proactive leadership to the Board of Supervisors‚ agency/department heads‚ and the public through responsible fiscal and administrative policy development and program oversight.
The County Administrator implements the policies and decisions of the Board of Supervisors. The County Administrator’s Office is composed of seven units that oversee programs serving the entire County. These units are Intergovernmental Affairs and Civic Engagement; Budget, Performance and Policy; Revenue and Finance; Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; Innovation; East Bay Economic Development Alliance; and Risk Management.
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