 Mid-year City Council Priorities Update
In February, the Fremont City Council held an in-person retreat where they discussed current challenges and issues facing the City of Fremont. At the end of their discussion, Council collectively established a foundational principle of ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the City of Fremont and identified three areas of focus to be prioritized for the upcoming year:
- Continue to innovate and find solutions to address homelessness in Fremont
- Enhance public safety
- Increase the vitality of commercial corridors
Over the last six months, City Manager Karena Shackelford has led City staff in focusing its efforts on addressing these priorities.
 Register for the Fall Session of Tiny Tots!
Recreation Services Tiny Tot Preschool Program offers a play-based recreation program with a balanced curriculum and inspired teachers. Our classrooms provide a wonderful environment for your little one to grow and learn!
Join us on Tuesday, August 30 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for an Open House at all of our locations! This is the perfect opportunity to tour our classrooms, meet teachers, and learn everything we have to offer before enrolling your child. Fall enrollment for the Tiny Tots Preschool Program is happening online now.
 The City of Fremont’s Afghan Refugee Help Fund is Closing
On August 18, 2021, the City of Fremont launched the Afghan Refugee Help (ARHelp) Fund to help raise awareness and provide monetary assistance for newly arriving Afghan refugees. The response to this fund was overwhelming, raising over $474,000. To ensure the funds were distributed equitably, the City of Fremont Human Services Department assembled a staff committee to review and approve requests for support. To date, the committee has approved 37 funding proposals, spanning 23 agencies, which have collectively supported hundreds of newcomers. Earlier this week the committee approved its last proposal, committing 98% of the funds. The remaining funds will be managed by the Human Service Department’s urgent needs fund, with the restriction that those dollars will only be used in support of Afghan Newcomers. The ARhelp Fund will continue to accept donations via the restricted urgent needs fund through the fall. A final report will be issued soon.
 Road Closures
The Festival of India will take place at the Fremont Court House and surrounding areas in Downtown Fremont on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The parade will take on Sunday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Road Closure: Mela: The following road will be closed on Saturday, August 20 from 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m.
- Walnut Avenue – between Paseo Padre Parkway and Liberty Street
Parade: The following additional road closures will take place on Sunday, August 21 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the parade.
- Paseo Padre Parkway – between Mowry Ave and Stevenson Blvd
- Liberty Street – between Capitol Ave and Beacon Ave
- Capitol Ave – between State St and Paseo Padre Parkway
- Kearny St – between Stevenson Blvd and Liberty Ave
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed on Sunday, August 21 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the parade.
- City Hall Parking Lot
- City of Fremont Family Resources Center (FRC) Parking Lot
- City of Fremont Development Services Center Parking Lot
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