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District 5: Fall News & Updates Release Date: September 30, 2014
The Fifth District includes the cities of Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville and Piedmont; the West Oakland, North Oakland and Rockridge communities and portions of the Grand Lake, Manzanita, Dimond District and Fruitvale neighborhoods.
Dear Friends, It is election season and our office aims to provide resources and support to first-time and seasoned voters to make the most educated voting choices possible. In this day and age Financial Literacy is a valuable tool and starting in October we will be hosting workshop sessions for young people in the San Antonio District to get a head start on understanding financial basics. In October we will also host our 9th annual “Ready to Learn Fun Fair” to support literacy among children and to provide resources for parents. Alameda County has recently backed The Positive Youth Justice Initiative, which supports improved social outcomes for crossover youth who have a history of trauma. In this issue we cover highlights from the Affirmation ceremony. My staff and I have been engaging with the community at several local events. Check out the photos from our outings and enjoy the contents of this newsletter. Please share the highlights with your family and networks. I welcome your thoughts and feedback about all of our communications. You can reach us at (510) 2726695 or dist5@acgov.org. Sincerely yours,
Keith Carson President Supervisor, District 5
VOTER INFORMATION & EAST BAY ELECTIONS Oakland, California-On November 4th citizens in the State of California take to the polls to decide on key issues and to cast their choice for political offices. In order to prepare, it is important A group of African-American children to register to vote and to gather around a sign and booth to get educated on the register voters. Early 1960s. candidates and ballot measures. QUALIFICATIONS TO REGISTER AND VOTE IN CALIFORNIA A person entitled to register to vote must be: A U.S. citizen, A resident of California, Not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony, At least 18 years of age on the date of the next election. (A person may register to vote at age 17 if he or she will be 18 on or before the next election.)
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
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The voter registration deadline is always 15 days before an election (10/20/14). Voters should receive notice of the location of their polling place in the mail.
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Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson Invites you to attend
CREATING A MORE “BIKE-ABLE” COUNTY In the last few years biking has increased as a preferred method of travel among commuters in the Bay Area. Bicycling provides exercise and positive impacts on personal and communal health by increasing fitness and reducing diseases related to inactivity. The Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans strive to establish a vision for a more walkable and bike-able county. “The Bicycle Master Plan advances the County goal of of making bicycling an integral part of the Photo Courtesy of County Alameda transportation system in Alameda County.” Projects include creating bike paths, adding bike lanes to existing roads, and widening roads.
BOS District 5 Financial Literacy Workshop Series
For More Information Visit:
http://www.acgov.org/sustain/what/transportation/bmp.htm
Financial Literacy 101
BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS VACANCIES
Arts Commission The Arts Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors concerning the arts and cultural environment in the County. Each appointed member shall be resident of Alameda County, BOS may appoint a Supervisor to serve as Liaison. Term is 4 years. Members may serve a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. To learn more about the Arts Commission and its programs, visit their website: www.acgov.org/arts/ For a complete listing of County Boards/Commissions, please visit http://www.acgov.org/bc/ UPCOMING CANDIDATES FORUMS Wednesday, October 8, 2014/ 6:00 -7:45 pm Candidate Forum: BART Director District 4 and Peralta Community College Trustee Area 5 Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA Wednesday, October 15, 2014/ 7:30 - 9:00 pm Candidate Forum: California Assembly District 15 Berkeley City College Auditorium, 2050 Center St, Berkeley, CA
Want to learn how to manage and spend your money? Trying to save for school or your future goals?
At this FREE WORKSHOP learn how to: Create a budget, learn about personal finance, and smart spending.
Date: October 15, 2014 Time: 4:00 p.m. —6:00 p.m. Location: The Unity Council 1900 Fruitvale Ave. 3rd Floor, Oakland Light refreshments will be provided Hosted by Alameda County in partnership with the Unity Council and Wells Fargo Bank For More Information Contact Hayley.Laity@acgov.org
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ALAMEDA COUNTY WORKS WITH OTX WEST TO DONATE COMPUTERS Alameda County Board of Supervisors President, Keith Carson, in partnership with East Bay Connects, is presenting an opportunity for lowincome families to get a free computer loaded with software, a free technical support and digital literacy training.
Supervisor Keith Carson Hosts 9 Annual Ready to Learn Fun Fair th
Saturday, October 25, 2014 / 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, “Home of the Science Technology Engineering Math Program” 960 – 10th Street, Oakland, CA The Ready to Learn Fun Fair provides families with information about local community resources in the areas of education, nutrition, social services, exercise and the arts. In addition to musical performances by Mixd Ingrdnts, and a clown show by Buki the Clown , the popular television character Clifford the Big Red Dog will be in attendance to promote reading as a fun activity.
Entrance to the fair is FREE and all children will receive a complimentary book and dental kit. Children will enjoy face painting, games designed for enhanced learning and interactive
“Having access to technology and the Internet in low-income communities is a critical component to removing the ever growing barriers of poverty and illiteracy,” says Supervisor Carson. “East Bay Connects is supporting students and families in their efforts to achieve higher standards in education, access to resources, and enabling them to effectively compete in the digital workplace.” Supervisor Carson is committed to eliminating the digital divide and increasing access to technology for citizens in Alameda County. Carson’s office has partnered with OTX West because the organization has provided refurbished computers and services to thousands of East Bay families, schools and community organizations and offers digital literacy classes at their facility. . To sign up for the program, families can call 866-4607439 or email info@eastbayconnects.com.
storytelling. Free raffles will be held throughout the day with prizes including tickets to museums, sports equipment, gift certificates to local shops, and much more.
Families with children birth to 5 years old are especially encouraged to attend this free event. Children of all ages are welcome.
Please contact Aisha Brown at (510) 272-6686 or at aisha.brown@acgov.org
For more information contact Kevin Jenkins at 510-272-6695 or by email at kevin.jenkins@acgov.org.
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CARSON IN THE COMMUNITY
MOTOWN LEGENDS EXHIBIT The art of Chris Clark is on display at Joyce Gordon’s Gallery (406 14th Street) and at Dorothy King’s popular landmark restaurant Everett & Jones (126 Broadway). Ms. Clark’s art pieces will be exhibited at both venues thru November 2014.
Team Carson at the “Annual Solono Stroll” Albany, Ca
POSITIVE YOUTH JUSTICE INITIATIVE In an effort to "transform" the juvenile justice system, the Probation Department launched this initiative, focusing on "crossover" youth, young people who have "experienced significant trauma, have a history in the child welfare and foster care systems, and are now drawn into the juvenile justice sysLaDonna Harris, County Chief Probation Officer; keynote speaker Chet Hewitt, tem. The stated goal of the InitiaPresident and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation; Lori Cox, Director, County tive is to "safely reduce the number Social Services Agency of youth crossing over into the child welfare and delinquency system and improve the outcomes of those who do." Supervisor Carson's office supports this Initiative, and was represented at the Affirmation. The initiative’s approach is comprised of four key elements: Investment in Youth, Treatment of Trauma, Systems Changes and Wraparound Services. The keynote speaker was Chet Hewitt, President and CEO of the Sierra Health Foundation. The program was moderated by Letitia Henderson, Project Manager of the Initiative, and included a presentation by Shawn and Cameron McGown, of Beats, Rhymes and Life, and Jarad Andrews, a crossover youth participant.
Letitia Henderson Shawn and Cameron McGowan, Beats, Rhymes and Life.
Team Carson at the “Black Eye Pea Festival” Oakland, Ca
Team Carson at the “BEO & FBL Monthly Breakfast” Oakland, Ca
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The Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provided an opportunity for the whole community to reflect on the road to passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The program in June honored iconic civil rights attorney Howard Moore, Jr., General counsel for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and attorney for Angela Davis from 1971 to 1977. To order a photo CD or DVD of the program, please call (510) 272-6695.
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