September Update from Supervisor Sackett

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SEPTEMBER 2024

CAREER EXPLORERS SPOTLIGHT EYES UP, MARIN TRANSIT CHALLENGE ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS VISIONS OF HOPE SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH HAVE YOU HEARD? WHAT I'M READING

 

Dear Neighbors,

As we settle back into our routines, this is a reminder that September is National Preparedness. Make time this month to prepare your family. This year's theme, "Start a Conversation," emphasizes the importance of discussing emergency plans with your household.

Whether you’re creating a checklist or your go-bag, now is the time to take action. Refresh your supplies, practice your plan, and make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. ReadyMarin.org offers guides to help you prepare. While it might be uncomfortable to talk about emergencies, taking action now can make all the difference.

 

 

CAREER EXPLORERS SPOTLIGHT

 

The 9th annual Career Explorer Program opened doors for youth and set a new record for participation. Funded by the Marin County Probation Department, the program expanded to 34 host internship sites, offering 75 positions in public service—the largest cohort in its history. Among the many successes, one standout was Isai Rodas from San Rafael, who earned the prestigious Dan Daniels Spirit of Service Award.

My office hosted Isai Rodas as an intern for the summer. From the outset, he showed a deep interest in public service, doing his work with enthusiasm and determination. Isai attended Board of Supervisors meetings, did a job-shadowing day, and interviewed with community leaders. On the last day of Isai's internship, he hosted a National Night Out event in his neighborhood. It was a really fun night with family, neighbors, and many of the people he had connected with over the summer during the Career Explorers Program. Building on the relationships he established, Isai filed to run for the San Rafael City School Board and will be sworn in this December as a Trustee. We are incredibly proud of Isai's dedication and hard work this summer and are excited to see what he accomplishes next.

EYES UP, MARIN

 

TRANSIT CHALLENGE

 

Marin Commutes is kicking off the September Transit Month Challenge! This is your chance to turn your bus, SMART, or ferry trips into bonus rewards and contribute to a greener future. Give transit a try and log your trips for a chance to win prizes! Last month, I logged 17 e-bike trips which added up to 46 miles and reduced nearly 50 lbs of carbon dioxide. Check out MarinCommutes.org for resources to plan your car-free trips and this webpage for how you can explore the Bay Area on transit.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS

 

Tomorrow, September 14th, from 10 AM to 3 PM is the Marin County Electrification Career Fair! We aim to open the door to career paths by providing students and professionals with opportunities to explore careers and education in renewable energy and electrification. 

• Find resources for career opportunities related to EVs, EV charger installation, e-bikes, residential and commercial electrification, renewable and clean energy, and related fields.
• Take the next step on your electrification career path with insights from industry experts, employers, and live demonstrations.
• Attend training programs and workshops to enhance your skills.
• Register and learn more here. 

I will be kicking off the event at 10 AM, I hope to see you there!

 

 

California Coastal Cleanup Day is celebrating its 40th anniversary on September 21, 2024. Coastal Cleanup Day is California's largest annual volunteer event. It is an opportunity for people to clean our creeks, rivers, lakes, coast, and shorelines, to help restore our environment. Virtually every body of water in California ultimately flows to the ocean, and that water can carry a lot of trash. Marine debris is a global pollution problem that impacts human health and safety, endangers wildlife, and costs local and national economies millions in mitigation and lost revenues. To join a cleanup, learn more here.

 

 

VISIONS OF HOPE

 

Visions of Hope is a powerful new art exhibition in the Civic Center through October 24. This exhibit features artwork, writing, and spoken word from over 225 incarcerated people across eight California prisons. Visions of Hope seeks to bridge the gap between incarcerated individuals and the public, raising awareness and advocating for greater access to the arts in prisons. In California, over 200,000 people are incarcerated. One of the greatest challenges they face is their isolation and invisibility. Through the installation, their voices are brought to the forefront. 

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

 

At the September 10th Board of Supervisors meeting, Marin County Behavioral Health and the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative presented a resolution declaring September 2024 as "Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month". We collectively can change the conversation around suicide and offer support through compassionate listening, open dialogue, and connecting those in need with vital resources.

Data from 2023 shows a significant drop in suicides. The ongoing work of the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative is making a difference. Join a suicide prevention event to help raise awareness and take action—together.

September 17 - September 27 Events

September 17 from 6 PM - 7 PM: More Than Sad Parent Education on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Virtual) September 17 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Suicide Prevention Training for Medical Providers (Virtual) September 18 from 5 PM - 6 PM: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: A Community-based (Virtual) September 20 from 10 AM - Noon: Suicide Prevention for Vietnamese Communities (In Vietnamese) Location: The Boro Community Center, 50 Canal St, San Rafael. Register by contacting Mr. Khoa at 703-943-0053 or ktran@marinaap.org September 21 from 8 AM – 10 AM: Men and Boys Action Team Hike! Location: Blackie's Pasture off of Tiburon Blvd. September 26 from 6 PM - 7:30 PM: Suicide Prevention Training 101 in Spanish. Entrenamiento Sobre Prevención del Suicidio (In Spanish) (Virtual) September 27 from 8:30 AM – 5 PM: A Multi-County Regional Summit on Suicide Prevention (Virtual)

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing 988, going to 988LifeLine.org, or texting “MARIN” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. 

 

HAVE YOU HEARD?

 

WHAT I'M READING

The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik is a great piece of historical fiction set in San Francisco in 1918.  The book follows the arrival of photographer Dorothea Lange into the city's artistic community and her relationships with people like Ansel Adams and Frida Kahlo. Central to the story is Lange's friendship with a Chinese American woman, and the racism of the time plays out in how they operate and show up in San Francisco. The author, Darznik, was born in Iran and moved to the U.S. when she was five, and writes about lost or forgotten stories, like the “China Girl” in The Bohemians. Notably, she got her start at Book Passage!

Tuesday, September 17, is National Voter Registration Day. Join the Marin County Elections Department and Marin County Free Library at the South of Middle Arch of the Marin County Civic Center from 11 AM to 2 PM to celebrate civic engagement and get prepared to vote in the November 5th general election.

Please stay in touch,