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November 13, 2020
Hello,
I hope you'll tune in to next Tuesday's (November 17) Council meeting to join us in thanking Council Member Ken Leary for his service to American Canyon. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm, and streams live on our Youtube Channel.
After two terms on the City Council, Ken will return to enjoying retirement in the community that he's helped to make a wonderful, safe and healthy place to live, work, and play. During his time on Council, Ken served with distinction as the City's representative on various regional boards and commissions, including the American Canyon Local Governing Committee (TBID), Napa County Watershed Information Center and Conservancy (WICC), Napa County Climate Action Committee, and the Napa County Local Agency Formation Commission (Napa LAFCO). He was also highly active in the League of California Cities earning recognition in 2017 as a recipient of a Torch Award For Advanced Leadership (Level 2) and for participating in the Leagues' African American Caucus.
While those accolades are well-earned, if you asked Ken what he was most proud of, he would say his passion and dedication to the inclusion of non-profit organizations, churches, schools, businesses, and residents of all ages in the work to meet the community's collective goals. Ken's tireless support and commitment to the Kiwanis International and the American Canyon High School Key Club vividly demonstrate his sense of duty and community service. Here's to a job well done, Ken!
Each week, more than 12,000 readers across Napa Valley read our newsletters. Our simple goal is to inform residents and create a positive dialogue. While 2020 has been a year many would like to forget, one of the great things about this community is we know that we're all in this together. I encourage you to find ways to promote that American Canyon spirit in any way that you can - our world could use more of that for sure! Below are links to some recent examples from our friends and neighbors across the Valley.
Lastly, as today's blessed rains put an end to the dry season, please remember to be safe, be smart, and be kind to one another.
Take care,
Jason Holley
City Manager
In the Media...
November 13, 2020 - Prep Golf: Wolves' Robinson inks with Alabama State
November 8, 2020 - American Canyon wants to know what wildlife is lurking at the city's edges
November 8, 2020 - American Canyon to lead Veterans Day donation drive for troop care packages
November 8, 2020 - Learn the Facts About American Canyon
November 6, 2020 - No point in denigrating neighboring communities
November 5, 2020 - Thanks to American Canyon CERT
November 4, 2020 - Some of us prefer not to be called “Napans" anyway
November 3, 2020 - American Canyon is the little city that could
October 26, 2020 - Grant to help struggling American Canyon households with home down payments, repairs
October 26, 2020 - American Canyon wary of becoming Napa Valley's gas 'pit stop
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Joint City Council and Fire Protection District Board
Meeting is Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The American Canyon City Council and Fire Protection District Board will meet jointly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 6:30pm. The Meeting Agenda is available here. The full Meeting Agenda Packet is available on our website and is also available in PDF format.
To participate in the meeting, members of the public may submit comments on agenda items prior to and during the meeting by emailing their comments with the agenda item number to publiccomment@cityofamericancanyon.org.
If you wish to make verbal rather than written comments, you may join the meeting by going to https://zoom.us/join or by calling 408-638-0968 and entering the webinar ID: 975 0491 9698 Passcode: 672954.
The meeting will broadcast live on the City's YouTube Channel, Napa Valley TV Cable Channel 28, and on our website. To view the meeting live, click "In Progress" under Upcoming Events.
Future Public Meetings
The American Canyon Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 6:30pm. The full meeting agenda is available online here or PDF here.
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November is all About Giving & Gratitude
November is the perfect time to come together and make a difference. We have an assortment of possibilities to help inspire you. Visit our website for all the details. |
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Painted Rocks Thankful Caterpillar Challenge
Everyone in our community is invited to paint or write positive words on rocks and place them in a line to create a long caterpillar of thankfulness. Visit our website page for more details and tips on how to paint rocks.
The Community Rock Garden is located at 2185 Elliott Drive. Join the AmCan Rocks Community Page on Facebook for updates
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Check out the video below to find out more about how you can participate.
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COVID-19 Cases are Surging Throughout Napa County
We are currently in the Orange Moderate Tier of the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy with the very real potential to slide back to the more-restrictive Red or even Purple Tier next week. Many businesses will have to return to more-restrictive operations, which could include further restriction or closure of indoor dining rooms, gyms, movie theaters, and other non-essential businesses.
PLEASE remember to stay 6 feet away from others who don't live in your household, wear your mask, and wash your hands! We know everyone is tired – we are, too – but we MUST stay focused on our collective health. We must all take this disease seriously and take serious action to combat it.
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Recruitment Open for Commission Vacancies
The City of American Canyon is recruiting to fill the following commission vacancies:
- Three (3) vacancies on the City's Parks & Community Services Commission
- Two (2) vacancies on the City's Planning Commission
Click here to learn more about these positions and to apply. The deadline is 5pm on December 4th.
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Energy Rebates Available
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) Home+ Program provides technical assistance and up to $5,000 in rebates for home improvement projects that can reduce energy use and make homes more comfortable. Rebates are available for eligible energy efficiency upgrades including air sealing, duct sealing, insulation, and installing high-efficiency furnaces, air conditioners, and/or water heaters. Register here. |
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Vine Bus Routes for High School
Attention American Canyon High School students:
You can still take the Vine bus to school! Routes have been added to get you to and from school for the AM and PM schedules. View the new route schedule online here.
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Bridge the Gap Fundraiser
Join the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce for their first online raffle in support of the American Canyon High School Visual and Performing Arts.
Buy your tickets now. Ticket sales end on Thursday, November 18th at 12:00pm.
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Virtual Reindeer Run
This year's event spans 12 days representing the 12 days of Christmas. You can run or walk anytime, anywhere between December 5th and December 16th.
Sign up here.
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American Canyon Library Events
There is so much going on at our local American Canyon Library! Check out all of the fun events the Library has scheduled for our community for the next few weeks by clicking on the link below.
Read more...
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