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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 next board meeting will be Tuesday, September 12th 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 attended 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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| County Updates |
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| Clark Park Opening Day |
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This upcoming Labor Day weekend will mark the completion of the renovation of Clark Fields at Clark Regional Park in Fullerton. The renovation has been among the priority projects Supervisor Nelson spearheaded this year to create more playing fields for youth sports in the County park system. With the completion of the renovations, the Fourth District Office is further pleased to announce that the Fullerton Bears Junior All American Football & Cheer will call the “The Yard” (as the fields are also known) their home field for the upcoming 2017-18 season.
For more than a year OC Parks has been working to refurbish all the facilities at the park. The work included a complete renovation of the restroom facilities, concessionaire, picnic area and fields. As for the fields, the county transformed three underutilized baseball diamonds into two large multi-purpose fields suitable for other sports. With new turf, irrigation and lighting improvements, the park offers much needed recreational space in north Orange County. Clark Fields has been redesigned as a multi-sport complex.
As the Bears’ season gets underway Supervisor Nelson wants to wish the players, parents and coaches a great year in their new home! Go Bears! |
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| John Wayne Airport 2017 Statistics |
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in July 2017 as compared with July 2016. In July 2017, the Airport served 919,223 passengers, an increase of 1.7% when compared with the July 2016 passenger traffic count of 903,955.
Commercial aircraft operations decreased 0.9% and commuter aircraft operations decreased 60.8% when compared with July 2016 levels.
Total aircraft operations increased in July 2017 as compared with the same month in 2016. In July 2017, there were 25,660 total aircraft operations (take-offs and landings), a 1.6% increase compared to 25,255 total aircraft operations in July 2016.
General aviation activity, which accounted for 69.4% of the total aircraft operations during July 2017, increased 3.2% when compared with July 2016.
The top three airlines in July 2017 based on passenger count were Southwest Airlines (344,049), American Airlines (160,992) and United Airlines (142,861). |
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| OCTA |
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| $3.1 Million Awarded to Improve O.C. Water Quality |
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Sixteen cities received funding to improve water quality through OCTA’s Measure M
The Orange County Transportation Authority board allocated more than $3.1 million to improve water quality in Orange County.
The funds come from Measure M, a half-cent sales tax approved by Orange County voters in 2006 for transportation improvements. The ballot measure includes funding for an environmental cleanup program that awards money on a competitive basis to cities and the county for projects that reduce the impacts of water pollution related to transportation.
Protecting the county’s natural resources, while at the same time improving the transportation network, is a key promise made to voters in Measure M.
After reviewing 24 applications from 21 cities, the OCTA board approved making $3.1 million available for 16 projects focused on removing visible pollutants, such as litter and debris, from roads before they reach waterways. These projects include purchasing or upgrading screens, filters and inserts for catch basins, as well as other devices designed to remove pollutants.
The following cities received funding: Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Irvine, La Habra, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Orange, Placentia, Tustin, Villa Park and Yorba Linda.
The OCTA board has approved funding for 138 projects since the inception of this program in 2011, totaling approximately $17 million. It is estimated that more than 1 million cubic feet of trash has since been captured as a result of the installation of these devices. |
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| In the Community |
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| Bridges at Kraemer Place |
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| On August 17, Supervisor Nelson, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, Larry Haynes with Mercy House and Susan Price, the Director of Care Coordinator, toured Bridges at Kraemer Place. Mercy House is the operator of this county owned facility and their goal is to house each individual as efficiently as possible, working with them from the moment they walk-in to develop a housing plan. Currently, Bridges is operating at capacity with 100 homeless individuals, and once the second phase of construction is complete the facility will be able to house 200 people. 14 clients have already been moved into housing since the start of the program and 17 more have been matched with housing programs. This facility will serve North Orange County well and provides a place for individuals to transition out of homelessness. |
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Supervisor Nelson and Assemblywoman Quirk Silva |
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OC Animal Care Hosts Successful Clear the Shelters Event
113 Animals Find Homes |
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The County of Orange’s Animal Care shelter had incredible success during the Clear the Shelters event on Saturday August 19, 2017, finding homes for 113 animals. The adoptions, which were $17 to the public (plus licensing fee, where applicable), were generously sponsored by Supervisor Shawn Nelson, Fourth District.
During this year’s Clear the Shelters event, OC Animal Care adopted 79 dogs, 24 cats, four tortoises, two rabbits, two guinea pigs and one duck. In addition, one cat was transferred to a rescue group, bringing the total animals released to 113.
The Clear the Shelters event is part of a nationwide campaign by NBC4 Southern California / KNBC and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles / KVEA to raise awareness about the benefits of pet adoption and aims to reduce the animal overpopulation at local shelters. During the month-long campaign, the stations will cover news stories to spotlight the issue, including the importance of spaying/neutering, the benefits of micro-chipping, and helping families find the right pet for their homes.
OC Animal Care is an open admission shelter and took in more than 22,000 lost or owner-surrendered pets last year. OC Animal Care strives to save the lives of all healthy, treatable and manageable animals in our community. To reach that goal, the shelter hosts monthly adoption events and promotes animals online in addition to working closely with nonprofit rescue adoption partners, other local animal shelters and volunteer foster caretakers. |
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Policy Advisors Natalie Wieckert and Audra Fishel
Chief of Staff Denis Bilodeau and Policy Advisor Audra Fishel
Excited event attendees looking at all of the available animals to adopt
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| Super Senior Saturday |
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The Office of Supervisor Nelson had the pleasure of participating in Buena Park’s 23rd Annual Super Senior Saturday celebration last weekend. One of the largest Senior Resource Expos in Orange County, Super Senior Saturday has traditionally been held in mid-August at the Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Avenue.
The annual event draws more than 80 vendors, including health professionals, financial planners, home health care agencies, housing assistance, elder law attorneys, AARP, hospice providers and many other service organizations. Free health screenings were also provided.
For general information, or in advance of next year’s event, please call the Senior Center at (714) 236-3870 or email seniors@buenapark.com. |
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Deputy Chief of Staff Mark Lopez |
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| North Orange County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy – Buena Park |
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| The NOCC honored its 2017 Leadership Academy class on August 16. The 2017 class came from different occupations of the community. NOC Leadership Academy provides professionals with access to the centers of influence throughout the region and how best to utilize these resources for the benefit of themselves and their business. The curriculum focuses on core areas throughout NOC. Individuals may choose to participate in the full certificate program or may purchase seminars individually, based on their interests and needs. Fourth District Staffer Jim Francis was on hand to deliver certificates to the graduates. |
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Fourth District Staffer Jim Francis presents certificates to the NOCC graduates |
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| Library Corner |
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The Fourth District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
- Assessment Appeals Board No.1
- Orange County Visitors Association
- Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
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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City of Anaheim Events
What: 2017 Anaheim Chamber Business Links Golf Tournament
When: September 12
Where: Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 E Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim
Time: Registration begins at 8:30am
What: Anaheim Chamber Leads Lunch
When: September 13
Where: Urbana, 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
City of Brea Events
What: Lead$ Lunch
When: August 30
Where: Embassy Suites, 900 E Birch St, Brea
Time: 11:45am-1:15pm
What: Brea Farmers’ Market
When: August 31
Where: N/W/C Birch St & State College Blvd, Brea
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
City of Buena Park Events
What: Civic Theatre Under the Stars: Jesus Christ Superstar
When: August 26
Where: Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Ave, Buena Park
Time: 8:15pm-10:00pm
What: Summer Concerts at Buena Park Downtown: Grand Finale with Paperback Writer
When: August 30
Where: Buena Park Downtown Mall, 8308 on the Mall, Buena Park
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
City of Fullerton Events
What: Taco Festival Presented by the Fullerton Sister City Association & Fullerton Museum Center
When: August 26
Where: Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm
What: Downtown Fullerton Artwalk
When: September 1
Where: Downtown Fullerton
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
City of La Habra Events
What: Comedy for a cause
When: August 25
Where: 13th Frame at La Habra 300 Bowl, 370 E Whittier Blvd, La Habra
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
What: Pro Makeup Studio Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
When: August 26
Where: Pro Makeup Studio, 2657 W La Habra Blvd, La Habra
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm, 1:30 Ribbon Cutting
City of Placentia Events
What: Certified Farmers Market
When: August 29
Where: SW Corner of Yorba Linda & Kraemer Blvds, Placentia
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
What: Sunset Social & 1st Anniversary
When: September 7
Where: Merus Health, 1150 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
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For questions or comments regarding Nelson’s E-News
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
George Cardenas
Policy Advisor
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
Natalie Wieckert
Policy Advisor
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