With March quickly approaching, crab feed season is coming to an end and that means it'll soon be time for my daughter to pick up her 4-H project goats!
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve our community? Consider applying for one of our commissions. Below you will find information about our newly formed Veterans Commission.
I'll be hosting a series of community meetings in the 5th District this spring. I hope you'll join me and participate in our discussions of roads, emergency response and how to be fire wise.
~ Belia Ramos
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In This Issue . . .
-Board of Supervisors News
-A Day of Remembrance
-American Canyon State of the City
-A Day with Napa High School English Learners
-24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Hotline
-Featured Nonprofit Organization: Mentis
-Job Opportunities with the Napa County Election Division
-Belia's Pet Adoption Fee Match
-Upcoming Events!
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NEWS
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This year, we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ag Preserve here in Napa County. Because of this special milestone, we will share stories about the preserve and its continued impact to our community in a social media campaign over the next 50 days leading up to April 9 - the day the ordinance was enacted. Make sure to visit the
County Facebook page
for stories that highlight Napa County's ongoing role in protecting this historical ordinance and honor one of the most unique land use policies nationwide.
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Napa County Veterans' Commission
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The Board recently adopted a resolution authorizing the establishment of the Napa County Veterans' Commission. The goal of forming this commission is to provide the County with appropriate recommendations concerning Veteran's needs county-wide. I am excited to get this brand-new commission going in order to better serve the 11,000 veterans that live in Napa County. If you're interested in serving on the commission, please click
here
or visit the Napa County website.
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At its January 30, 2018 meeting, the Board ordered 9-111 reports analyzing any potential impacts of the passage of each of the following initiatives:
On February 27, the Board received the 9-111 report for each of the initiatives and adopted a resolution placing the "Napa County Watershed and Oak Protection Initiative" and the "Initiative to Disallow the use of Personal Airports and Helipads" on the ballot for the June 5, 2018 Primary Election enabling the people of Napa County to approve or reject the initiatives. The Board will adopt a county ordinance for the "Blakeley Construction Initiative" without alteration on March 6, 2018. For more information on each of the initiatives, please click on the respected links above.
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The California State Senate declared February 16 NorCal Heroes Day and honored the first responders, community leaders and non-profit organizations who supported our communities during the Northern California fires.
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Napa County Supervisors Diane Dillon, Alfredo Pedroza, and Belia Ramos, and Sheriff John Robertson, and Napa County Fire Chief Barry Biermann attended and are pictured here with Senator Ted Gaines, Senator Bill Dodd, Chief Steve Akre of the Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority, and Senator Jim Nielsen.
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AMERICAN CANYON STATE OF THE CITY
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I recently attended American Canyon's 2018 State of the City. It was a great opportunity to highlight what's happening in American Canyon in terms of economic development, water, open space, and more as well as report on Napa County issues important to our community. If you missed it, and would like to watch it at your convenience, click
here
or visit the City of American Canyon website.
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A DAY WITH NAPA HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH LEARNERS
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Mentorship is a community responsibility. A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit students from Napa High School who have all emigrated from Latin America and now call Napa County their home. Our topics of conversation included culture, educational challenges, and the American Dream. Thank you Ms. Howard for allowing me the opportunity to meet such a wonderful group of students!
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24 HOUR MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINE
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If you know someone who may have a mental health crisis or mental health emergency please call
(707) 253-4711
, 24 hours a day. The services are available to Napa County residents of all ages and any person in crisis will be seen and assessed regardless of eligibility. Bilingual (English/Spanish) services are available.
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FEATURED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: MENTIS
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For 70 years, Mentis has been dedicated to the emotional health and wellness of our community through accessible and affordable mental health services. Mentis provides professional counseling to individuals, couples, and families of all ages, in both English and Spanish, as well as supportive housing for adults living with mental illness.
Check out this video where I had the opportunity to congratulate Mentis on its 70th Birthday and discuss why Napa County is proud to partner with Mentis in serving our community.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE NAPA COUNTY ELECTION DIVISION
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The Napa County Election Division is looking for Vote Center Leads and Vote Center Clerks to work May 14 through June 5 and/or October 15 through November 6. There will be Vote Centers located throughout the county, at least one in each municipality: Angwin, Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, Napa, and American Canyon. Each Center will be staffed with two Leads and at least five Clerks.
Each Center will require at least one bilingual staff member fluent in Spanish. American Canyon, Calistoga and Napa Centers will require at least one bilingual staff fluent in Tagalog. Bilingual persons are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the Vote Center Lead and the Voter Center Clerk positions or to apply, please click
here
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BELIA'S PET ADOPTION FEE MATCH
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MEET JAMIE IN KENNEL #5
I am sponsoring the Napa County Animal Shelter by paying half of the adoption fee for the first dog adopted from the shelter's Kennel #5 (for District 5) each month.
The dog currently residing in that kennel is Jamie (pictured above), a German Shepherd mix. She is 7 years old and spayed. Jamie is a very sweet dog that loves attention and knows how to heel, sit, stay and fetch. Help save this loving animal by making Jamie part of your family and open up shelter space for another animal who might desperately need it.
Full adoption fees for dogs are $175 for puppies younger than five months old; $150 for dogs five months and older. The adoption fee includes the cost of spaying and neutering, heartworm treatment and vaccinations.
Adopt your new best friend today!
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Coombsville Area Informational Meeting
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I will be hosting an informational meeting at
6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 21
at Mt. George Elementary School (multipurpose room) - 1019 2nd Avenue, Napa. Come learn about the list of projects under the Measure T program and when your street will be paved. Learn about how to prepare for an emergency, the importance of a Fire Wise Council and how to start one in your community, and where we are in the fire recovery process. Please share with your friends, family, and neighbors. I look forward to seeing you there!
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Holi A Festival of Colors
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Helping Hand Indo American & the American Canyon Arts Foundation will be hosting Holi A Festival of Colors, an incredible and colorful celebration of Spring.
When:
3-5 PM on Sunday, March 4, 2018
Where:
Shenandoah Park - 100 Sonoma Creek Way, American Canyon
The event is FREE and open to all ages. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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Voter's Choice Act Workshops
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The Voter's Choice Act became law in 2016 to make voting more convenient and accessible. As a pilot county, Napa County will be 100% Vote By Mail for the June 5, 2018 Primary Election. Learn about vote centers and ballot drop boxes. Discover what changes are coming, test out the new equipment, and find out how you can participate at one of these upcoming Voter's Choice Act Workshops:
- March 5 - 5:30 PM: Napa County Library - 580 Coombs St.
- March 7 - 5:30 PM: American Canyon Library - 300 Crawford Way
- March 21 - 6:00 PM: Art Room, Yountville Community Center - 6516 Washington St.
- March 27 - 5:30 PM: Calistoga Community Center - 1307 Washington St.
- March 29 - 5:30 PM: St. Helena Library - 1492 Library Ln.
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Free Vaccination/Microchip & Spay/Neuter Voucher Clinic
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Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch will be offering free spay/neuter vouchers and free vaccinations & microchips to the first 200 dogs and cats.
Sunday, March 4
11 AM - 1 PM
American Canyon Senior Center
2185 Elliott Drive
No RSVP required. First come, first served. If you need a spay/neuter voucher, you do not need to bring your pet. Cats must be in a crate. Dogs must be on leash. For more information, call (707) 927-3536.
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Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting . . .
Join the Board on March
13
at 9:00 a.m. on the third floor of the County Administration Building—1195 Third Street, Suite 305, Napa.
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Belia, who lives in American Canyon, was born in Napa and raised in unincorporated St. Helena and Pope Valley. She calls all of Napa County home. Belia is a business owner, educator, and mother of three children. Belia attended St. Helena public schools from kindergarten through high school. She graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1999 and UC Hastings College of the Law in 2004. Prior to serving on the Board of Supervisors, Belia served as an American Canyon City Council Member from 2010-2016. In 2017, Belia began serving on the Board of Supervisors. In April, she became Board Chair, and currently serves on the following panels: 25
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District Agricultural Association, Napa Valley Transportation Authority, Association of Bay Area Governments, North Bay Water Reuse Authority, Latino Caucus of California Counties and Rebuild North Bay.
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Supervisor Belia Ramos, Fifth District | Napa County Board of Supervisors |
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