City Council to meet twice in September
 Join our City Council Tuesday, September 14, as the City recognizes the heroic efforts of one of our Police Officers who saved a resident whose vehicle plunged into a neighborhood swimming pool. The Council meets again on September 21, when members will receive an update on staff work in support of the Council's five key priorities. While our City Council members have returned to City Hall for their public meetings, we encourage members of the public to continue to participate in whatever format works best for each person. Our meetings are broadcast live on Walnut Creek TV, streamed live on our website and YouTube, and also on Zoom, which enables the public to provide comments. Visit our public meetings webpage for agendas and instructions on how to participate.
Jamie Knox sworn-in as Walnut Creek Police Chief
 Jamie Knox took his formal oath on Tuesday, August 31, to officially be recognized as the City's 15th Chief of Police. Members of the City Council, Police Department and other City staff, as well as representatives from a wide variety of law enforcement organizations were on hand for the event. City Manager Dan Buckshi introduced the Chief to the audience, and Mayor Kevin Wilk offered some thoughts about the new PD leadership. If you would like to see the ceremony, you can watch it on the City's YouTube page. An opportunity for Walnut Creek residents to meet the Chief will be coming soon. Welcome Chief Knox!
Community Service Day: Saturday, October 9
 Last year, the Walnut Creek Civic Pride Foundation had to pivot the annual Community Service Day event into a food drive, which turned out to be incredibly successful. The Foundation sponsored a much-needed food drive this spring as well. Community Service Day is back this year, with a variety of outdoor projects available for residents to get outside and give back to our Walnut Creek community. Help clean up and beautiful our parks, community centers, schools and gardens. A food drive will also take place, with drop-off locations at 8 area grocery stores. Interested in participating? Visit the Community Service Day webpage for details and to register.
Statewide election ballots can be turned in at City Hall through 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14
 Ballots cast in the statewide gubernatorial recall election can be turned in 24 hours a day at the secure drop off box outside of City Hall at the corner of South Broadway and Civic Drive. Follow the signs to the box that is inside the breezeway adjacent to the parking lot off of South Broadway. If you want to vote in person or at regional early voting sites, or if you have questions about the election itself, visit the County's election website.
Walnut Creek Concert Band presents Labor Day Concert in the Park
 Looking for a safe, fun way to enjoy Labor Day in Walnut Creek? Plan on joining the Walnut Creek Concert Band for its annual celebration of Labor Day.
Save money and help the environment: SunShares program open now through November
Now is the time to choose clean energy for your Walnut Creek home. As wildfires and other climate-related natural disasters get more intense every year, climate action has never been more important. This fall, you can make your home more resilient and sustainable with Bay Area SunShares. Through November 30th, the program provides a 15% discount on solar installations and a 10% discount on home battery storage to all Bay Area residents, in partnership with pre-vetted solar installers. Environmental sustainability remains as one of the City Council's highest priorities, and this program has been used successfully in Walnut Creek for several years. Get more information at www.bayareasunshares.org.
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