 Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley administered my fifth Oath of Office as Toni Alexander held my family Bible.
I was honored
and humbled to be sworn in as
your fifth term Alameda County Supervisor in January. I credit you--the residents of Ashland,
Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Oakland and Pleasanton--for my years
of successful public service leadership. Your active involvement
has kept me in tune with your concerns, and inspired me to give attention to
the issues that most affect our communities. Together, we’ve developed
relevant, sustainable solutions. Thank you! I’m excited to continue
representing District 4.
Of
course, no forward momentum comes without challenges. Addressing issues
of chronic homelessness,
poverty and the affordable housing crisis are top priorities for my
office. The County's $580
million Measure A1 Housing Bond implementation plan should provide
financial means to preserve and expand affordable housing throughout the
county.
Another area of focus is the
newly passed Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
As the co-chair of the California State Associations of Counties Cannabis
Working Group, I’m examining policy and programs to regulate and tax the
growth, transportation and sale of marijuana for medicinal and adult use. I'm also co-sponsoring a forum with Oakland City Council members Rebecca Kaplan and Larry Reid to clear records of those victimized by discriminatory drug offense laws. This should level the playing field, allowing equal participation in the emerging cannabis industry, as well as new job and business opportunities.
Finally,
I remain steadfast in my commitment to seniors and the elderly, ensuring that
they live out their years with respect and stability. To this end, I’ll
continue to lead our county's development of a plan for older adults, to meet
the increasing demand for senior services.
Again, thank you for being on-board. Please stay involved!
The PSA cast (community residents,
Alameda County sheriff's deputies and a few members of my staff) standing where cars park improperly.
We recently partnered with the
Alameda County Public Works Agency to produce Don't Block our Walk, a
Public Service Announcement (PSA)
to inform and educate the community about neighborhood traffic safety. It
was submitted to local media, parent groups, and bike/walk advocacy groups. The video will be released later this month and residents can find more info about sidewalk assessment zones on the county's Public Works Agency website.
The 60-second video reminds drivers to park
responsibly, so as not to block the path of pedestrians. Vehicles parked
across walkways and driveways had been forcing young people to walk in the
street--traffic safety issues for pedestrians and oncoming vehicles alike.
This issue was raised by Castro
Valley parents, who were understandably concerned about the safety of children
walking to school. We well understand that concern. For more
information, visit the Don't Rush Safety Facebook page.
 I partnered with the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) last January to host a special session and Public Safety Town Hall Meeting, in response to the death of homeless citizen Betty Roosevelt, the sudden string of homicides, and a fire in Castro Valley over the winter. Our goal was to bring people together, gather community feedback, and take steps to improve neighborhood safety.
The County Sheriff’s
office attended and shared these tips to help residents stay safe:
- Establish
a Neighborhood Watch group to build relationships.
- Don't
leave packages on your porch or in your car.
- If anyone
comes to your home soliciting or selling, ask to see a peddler's permit.
- Investing
in video cameras can be beneficial as crime deterrents.
Rendering of Kottinger Gardens Phase 2
I am excited to see the completion of Kottinger Gardens
Phase 2 to be constructed this spring with $4.6 million from
Alameda County's Measure A1 funding. It will bring much-needed new
affordable homes for seniors to age and live healthy lives. This
project is the second phase of the redevelopment of Kottinger Place and
Pleasanton Gardens, two existing affordable housing properties for seniors that
will become one integrated affordable housing community. Kottinger Gardens
Phase 2 will provide 54 new affordable senior apartment
homes along with a garden, a community room, and lounge area with
computers. The project design goal is to provide a place where
seniors can continue to live active and enriched lives.
Do you know where to safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted or expired medication that is FREE of charge?
This video will educate you on why it is important to dispose of medication at designated medication disposal bin locations. The white board video developed by the California Product Stewardship Council. Supported by my office, the Alameda County MEDS Coalition and the County of Alameda.
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