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| Welcome to Nelson's E-News! |
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Thank you for reading this edition of my newsletter. I hope you find the information below very helpful. As always, I appreciate and look forward to your feedback.
The Board of Supervisors held a meeting this week. Please see below for highlights. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 18 at 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701. The agenda is available here.
Please see photos and descriptions below of some of the events I was able to attend in the community this week. If you were unable to attend, there are other events listed at the end of this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Shawn Nelson |
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| Friendly Reminder |
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| November 4, 2014 General Election |
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This is a friendly reminder that the General Election will be this coming Tuesday, November 4th.
Polling locations will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
The registrar of voters website has everything in one location – from how to request a ballot, finding your polling location, candidate information, calendars and more.
www.ocvote.com |
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| Fall Back Reminder |
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| Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 2 at 2:00am so be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. This is also a good time to check and replace the batteries on your smoke alarms. |
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| In the Community |
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| Supervisor Nelson presents State of the County to Concordia Center for Public Policy |
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Supervisor Nelson presented his State of the County PowerPoint this week at the Concordia Center for Public Policy annual luncheon. Employee pensions, the County budget and addressing homelessness were among some of the issues spoken by Supervisor Nelson. A program of the School of Business, the Center brings together diverse points of view within Orange County to focus on critical issues confronting our future. These issues include fiscal sustainability, pension reform, workforce development, government efficiency, social services, public safety, environmental policy, and economic development.
To view the State of the County presentation, please click here. |
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Supervisor Nelson presenting State of the County at the Irvine Marriot |
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| Board Update |
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| Board Expands Seasonal Homeless Shelter Operations |
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The Board of Supervisors approved the reallocation of $500,000 of $3.6 million in funding that was previously approved for Year-Round Emergency Shelter operation to instead expand the existing Fullerton and Santa Ana armories’ days of operation. On June 24, 2014, the Board approved an augmentation of $3.6 million to support the operation of two year-round emergency shelters. Two sites have been identified and are under review. However, neither site will be developed and opened prior to the end of FY 2014-15.
Therefore, the Armory Emergency Shelter Program will allow the seasonal shelters to open from approximately November 10, 2014 to April 15, 2015, providing shelter for the homeless on a temporary basis while waiting for the completion of the Year-Round Emergency Shelters. Due to limited funding, the Armory Emergency Shelters have generally been open during the months of December through March of each fiscal year. |
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| Ebola Update |
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In response to public health concerns and requests from individual Supervisors, the County’s Public Health Officer delivered an Ebola virus update to the Board on Tuesday.
During the discussion, various topics were covered, including prevention, infection risk factors and the Health Care Agency’s close coordination with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for regular status updates. Please view the entire presentation here. |
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| OCTA Update |
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| Orange County Streets Rank Best in State |
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The condition of Orange County’s streets and roads is ranked the best in the state, according to a report released this week by SaveCaliforniaStreets.org.
The report, compiled with the help of the League of California Cities and regional transportation agencies across the state, ranks streets on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Orange County’s streets average a 77, while the state average is 66.
The next closest ranking was San Joaquin County, which scored a 73, while the counties facing the toughest challenges scored in the low 30s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority administers funding for local street and road improvements and maintenance and last year allocated nearly $70 million, made possible in large part by Measure M, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation projects.
Nearly one-third of all money raised through Measure M – 32 cents on every dollar collected – goes toward improving roads and streets in Orange County, including improving pavement conditions, synchronizing traffic signals and widening lanes. Approximately $5 billion is expected to go into improving local streets and roads through 2041.
The Save California Streets report has been compiled every two years since 2008. This is the second consecutive time Orange County’s streets have ranked as the best in the state.
The report also points out that finding adequate funding sources to keep up with road repairs will continue to be a challenge, especially as state and federal funds dry up. This makes local funding sources like Measure M even more essential. Statewide, California faces a more than $56 billion funding shortfall over the next 10 years.
To view the entire report, look online at SaveCaliforniaStreets.org. |
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| OCTA Chief Named Among ‘Most Influential’ of Decade |
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Orange County Transportation Authority CEO Darrell Johnson has been named one of the “Most Influential People of the Decade” by Metro Magazine, a national publication and industry leader covering bus and rail transportation.
Johnson received the honor among 20 people who helped shape the public transportation industry during the past decade, according to Metro Magazine, which began publishing in 1904 and published the list in honor of its 110th anniversary.
The list also includes President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D – California), American Public Transportation Association president Michael Melaniphy and Ray LaHood, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
Johnson was noted for his work with OCTA and as a board member for APTA. The article reads:
“As Johnson leads the effort to enhance all modes of transportation for the residents, business and tourists of Orange County, he has done so with an emphasis on keeping OCTA a financially sound agency that safeguards taxpayer dollars.”
To see the entire list and read more about Johnson, look online at http://www.metro-magazine.com. |
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OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson |
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| Announcements |
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| Poll Workers Needed! |
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| The Orange County Registrar of Voters is seeking more than 8,000 volunteers for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election to help as poll workers. Of those, about 2,000 bilingual volunteers are needed. For more information, click here. |
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| Do you know any hometown heroes? |
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The Fourth District is accepting submissions to recognize unsung heroes in our community.
This may include public safety, first responders, or friends and neighbors who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in everyday life to enrich our community.
To share your story, please call or email Audra Fishel at Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com or (714) 834-3440. |
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The Fourth District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
- Oversight Board of the Successor to the City of Redevelopment Agency (Buena Park and Anaheim)
- Treasury Oversight Committee
- Assessment Appeals Board
- Bylaws
- Application
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please call Audra Fishel at (714) 834-3440. |
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| Library Corner |
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| OC Animal Care |
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| Events |
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Anaheim
What: Trick-or-Treat at Anaheim Town Square
When: October 31, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Anaheim Town Square, 2180 E Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806
WHAT: GOOD MORNING ANAHEIM
When: November 7, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM PST
Where: Pacific Western Bank, 101 E Lincoln Ave. #125Anaheim, CA
Brea
Name: Rotary Club of Brea
Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Embassy Suites North Orange County 900 E. Birch Street Brea, CA 92821
Buena Park
What: COPS 'N' GOBLINS TRICK OR TREAT EVENT
When: Friday, October 31, 2014
Time: 2 - 4PM
Where: Police Department 6640 Beach Blvd.
What: BUENA PARK MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
When: November 20, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM
Where: Knott's Berry Farm Hotel 7675 Crescent Avenue, Buena Park, 90620
Fullerton
What: Arborland Costume Party and Carnival
When: October 31, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Arborland School Hughes Campus 2121 Hughes Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833
What: Fullerton Arboretum Heritage House Tours
When: Nov 1, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton
La Habra
What: RIO HONDO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MUSICA LATINA
When: November 2, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
Where: Vic Lopez Auditorium, Whittier High School (at Bailey & Hadley), La Habra/Whittier
What: ConnectUp at Corner Bakery - Thursday Mornings
When: November 6, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where: Corner Bakery Cafe 1040 W. Imperial Highway La Habra CA 90631
Placentia
What: Placentia Farmers Market
When: Nov.4 2014
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Placentia Town Center on the corner of Yorba Linda Blvd. and Kraemer
What: St. Jude Orthopedic Event
When: Nov.5, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Richard Nixon Library
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please contact the Supervisor's office staff:
Audra Fishel – Phone: (714) 834-3440, Email: Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com. |
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Denis Bilodeau
Chief of Staff
Mark Lopez
Deputy Chief of Staff
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
Scott Carpenter
Policy Advisor
Natalie Wieckert
Staff Aide
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