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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. Also, the County will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day. The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701.
Please see photos and descriptions below of some of the events our office 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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| OCTA Update |
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| OCTA Assignments |
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On Monday, January 26, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved the 2015 Committee Assignments. Supervisor Nelson’s assignments for the year are:
- Executive Committee, Immediate Past Chair
- Legislative and Communications Committee, Vice Chairman
- Regional Planning and Highways Committee
- State Route 91 Advisory Committee
- Metrolink, Chair
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| Measure M Keeping its Promises to Orange County |
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The Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee has determined that Measure M is being delivered as promised to Orange County voters for the 24th consecutive year.
The committee held its annual Measure M public hearing Tuesday night and unanimously found that the Orange County Transportation Authority is proceeding in accordance with the ordinances that were approved by voters first in 1990 and renewed in 2006.
The independent, 11-member oversight committee was formed to monitor OCTA’s use of Measure M funding, approve all changes to the Measure M plan and hold annual public hearings on the expenditure of funds generated by Measure M.
The original Measure M half-cent sales tax made possible more than $4 billion worth of transportation improvements. Since 1990, hundreds of local projects have been completed that help residents travel throughout the county every day. This includes improvements to every freeway, widened streets, synchronized signals and improved intersections. Measure M also made possible Metrolink commuter-rail service in Orange County.
Renewed by 70 percent of voters in 2006, Measure M is expected to generate nearly $16 billion to fund transportation improvements through 2041. Freeways will receive 43 percent of the funding, streets and roads receive 32 percent and transit receives 25 percent of M dollars. The freeway program includes funding for an environmental program that preserves and restores natural habitat and improves water quality.
For more information about Measure M or the Taxpayers Oversight Committee, visit www.octa.net/Measure-M |
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| In the Community |
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| Anaheim State of the City |
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Congratulations to Mayor Tom Tait and the entire city staff for their delivery of the annual State of the City hosted at The Grove this past week. Civic leaders and community activist enjoyed hearing the Mayor review accomplishments and performance objectives from 2014. Highlights included inviting the entire city to get involved in volunteering, mentoring and providing opportunities to Anaheim youth. Also included in comments and power-point were the successful seasons of the Anaheim Ducks and Angels Baseball, a review of the Disneyland resort embarking on their 60th anniversary of the Disneyland Park.
Net proceeds from the State of the City address raised $70,000, all of which will serve Anaheim youth through ACT Anaheim.
- The 2015 State of the City transcript can be seen by clicking here.
- A video of the State of the City address can be seen by clicking here.
- For more information on the City of Anaheim, please visit www.anaheim.net.
- The 2015 State of the City transcript can be seen by clicking here.
- A video of the State of the City address can be seen by clicking here.
- For more information on the City of Anaheim, please visit www.anaheim.net.
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak congratulated Mayor Tait on his address to 750 community leaders at this year’s annual State of the City hosted at The Grove with OC Veterans Chairman Bobby McDonald. |
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| Black History Parade |
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Special thanks were extended by Supervisor Nelson to the planning and coordinating teams of the 35th annual Black History and Cultural Faire who delivered another terrific Saturday event this past weekend for 5,000 attendees in downtown Anaheim. The morning started with a parade of bands, drill teams and VIP from the county along with Mayor Tait, his wife Julie and the rest of the Anaheim City Council.
The parade chairman, Shedrick Collins, worked as host at the parking lot located at The Colony Restaurant to pull together the 92 entries who marched in the parade. Wellington Bennett, a member of the NAACP Orange County Chapter walked in this year’s parade which was produced in conjunction with the Orange County Heritage Council.
For more information on how you can sponsor or participate in this fun and family- friendly cultural gala, please call Cathy Woodward at 714 271-2251 or contact Steve Spernak at Supervisor Nelson’s office at Steve.Spernak@ocgov.com |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak (right) joins Darryl Brown of Corvettes of Choice at the start of the 35th Annual Black History Parade and Cultural Faire. |
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| Cigars for Heroes Update |
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| Army Captain Shane Yates, a Chaplain for the 162nd Infantry, sent Supervisor Nelson this most recent photo of Air Force medics enjoying cigars and some down-time from operations while working emergency services for troops stationed at New Kabul, Afghanistan. The cigars are part of the 1,000 sent by Supervisor Nelson on Veteran’s Day 2014 and delivered to troops by Captain Shane Yates, an OC resident and friend of the Nelson family through the football program at Orange Lutheran HS. A reception and BBQ will be hosted at Vintage Cigars of Santa Ana in May to welcome home Captain Yates. Details to follow for those who want to help with this heroes homecoming will be published in our newsletter. |
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Air Force medics enjoying cigars |
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| World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
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Supervisor Shawn Nelson continues his support to protect seniors and their dependents with his commitment to promote the coming World Elder Abuse Awareness Day that he will help host on Saturday, June 13, 2015 here in Orange County.
The Awareness Day program, directed by Linda Armas of the Ageless Alliance, is part of her passion and life-time commitment to help seniors with education and prevention not only in Orange County but world-wide.
The date will be Saturday, June 13th, at the Buena Park Senior Center, where hundreds are expected to attend. The program will feature vital information on how to prevent scams, internet theft stories and testimonials on what happens when seniors become victims and lose everything.
For more information on how you can bring elderly family members, caregivers or family who will be dealing with the challenges of aging parents or spouses, please email Steve Spernak at Supervisor Nelson’s office at Steve.Spernak@ocgov.com |
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Linda Armas (left) joins NOCSC Director Karyl Dupree from St Jude’s and Policy Advisor Steve Spernak at their first planning session to promote elder abuse world-wide with prevention, education and enforcement in OC. |
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The Fourth District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please call Audra Fishel at (714) 834-3440. |
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| OC Animal Care |
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| Events |
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Anaheim
What: Legislative Committee Meeting
When: February 20, 2015
Where: Anaheim Chamber of Commerce 2400 E. Katella Ave. Suite 725 Anaheim, CA 92806
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
What: Anaheim Chamber Leads Lunch
When: February 25, 2015
Where: 6501 E. Nohl Ranch Rd. Anaheim, CA
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Brea
What: Happy Hour!
When: February 13, 2015
Where: Tempo Urban Kitchen 1060 Imperial Highway Brea, CA 92821
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
What: City Council meeting
When: February 17, 2015
Where: COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1 Civic Center Circle plaza level, Brea
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Buena Park
What: City Council meeting
When: February 17, 2015
Where: Council Chamber, 6650 Beach Blvd
Time: 5:00 PM
What: BPPD Community Meeting “understanding Police use of force”
When: February 18, 2015
Where: 6688 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fullerton
What: Starring Cathy Rigby as the Cat in the Hat
When: February 13, 2015
Where: Plummer Auditorium, 201 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What: Mardi gras for Autism
When: February 14, 2015
Where: 110 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
La Habra
What: La Habra Art Association Gallery Light & Shadow, a Photo Exhibit Grand Opening
When: February 15, 2015
Where: La Habra Art Association Gallery 215 North Orange Street La Habra, CA 90631
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What: Flag Raising Ceremony at Chick-Fil-A
When: February 18, 2015
Where: Chick-Fil-A 1801 W Imperial Hwy La Habra, CA 9063
Time: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Placentia
What: Placentia Library Parenting Series: How to Talk to Kids About Sex
When: February 14, 2015
Where: Placentia Library 411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
What: Placentia-Linda Hospital ACA information and enrollment
When: February 14, 2015
Where: Placentia-Linda Hospital in Meeting Room 1. 1301 N. Rose Drive, Placentia 92870
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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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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