City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of October 22, 2018
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Folsom Parks & Recreation Director Named
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Lorraine Poggione was promoted to Parks & Recreation Director in October 2018. She joined the City of Folsom in 2002 and served as Landscaping and Lighting Manager, overseeing the city’s 29 Landscaping and Lighting Districts. Lorraine also served as co-chair for the Local Organizing Committee when Folsom hosted the Amgen Tour of California in 2016 and 2018.
As Director, Poggione manages the operations of the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department, including the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, Andy Morin Sports Complex, Folsom Senior and Art Center, and Zoo Sanctuary; as well as 48 parks, 50 miles of recreational trails, 1,000+ acres of open space; and many special events for the community. She also manages current and future park development initiatives and serves as an advisor to the Folsom Parks & Recreation Commission. She oversees the department’s 48 full-time and more than 300 part-time employees with an annual operating budget of $17 million.
Lorraine brings more than 30 years of public and private sector experience to the position. Prior to her tenure at the City of Folsom, Poggione prepared environmental documents for public infrastructure, school, and commercial development projects for engineering and planning firms. Poggione holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from San Jose State University.
Lorraine and her husband Todd reside in Folsom and are avid cyclists and walkers. Lorraine also enjoys swimming and indoor cycling classes, and Todd races in mountain bike and cyclocross events. They have five adult children and one grandchild.
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An 18-month schedule of infrastructure, road and safety improvements that started south of Highway 50 in the spring of 2017 is now complete. That first phase of work included sewer, water, streets, streetlights, and utilities as well as the reconstruction of East Bidwell Street between the first portion of the new Alder Creek Parkway and White Rock Road. More than 3.5 miles of sewer pipe were laid and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District built a substation to serve the area with electrical power.
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Voting Starts October 27 - The California Voter’s Choice Act
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The California Voter’s Choice Act became law in 2016, making voting more convenient and accessible. Ballots are now mailed to all voters, and you may choose to vote via mail, drop-box or the new Vote Centers. Vote Centers open October 27 through Election Day, November 6, and any voter may visit any Vote Center. Learn more about
Vote Center locations in Folsom
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New Text-to-9-1-1 Service
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Call if you can – Text if you can’t
If you need to contact 9-1-1 for emergency services, you can now do it by text anywhere in Sacramento County, including Folsom.
Sacramento County 9-1-1 Centers representing all law enforcement and fire agencies in the region announced Text-to-9-1-1 service is now available countywide. This means all 9-1-1 public safety dispatch centers are now equipped to receive and respond to mobile phone Text-to-9-1-1 messages from citizens.
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Folsom’s Johnny Cash Trail
A Popular Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Fans of The Man in Black
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In October 2017, the City of Folsom celebrated the completion of the Johnny Cash Trail. The 2.5-mile paved trail provides cyclists and pedestrians with a scenic journey through open meadows and mature native oak woodlands, and views of the American River. The completion of the Johnny Cash Trail also makes it possible to travel a full circle around Lake Natoma entirely by trail, and provides connections to Folsom’s Historic District.
In the one-year period the trail has been open to the public, more than 134,000 cyclists and pedestrians have traveled along the trail. Usage counts are determined by a sensor embedded in the asphalt of the trail to count cyclists, and an elevated sensor located adjacent to the trail to count pedestrians.
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Help Create Holiday Magic for the Community
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Volunteer decorators and carolers are needed for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s 9th annual Wild Nights and Holiday Lights event. Groups, families and individuals are needed to decorate trees and sections of the zoo sanctuary. Caroling groups are needed every evening of the event to add to the festive atmosphere. Decorating dates begin early in November;
register here
. For more information, email
MRobitaille@ folsom.ca.us
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“Folsom Focus” Photography Contest Entries Due Friday
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Photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter their photographs featuring the faces and places of Folsom. Entries are accepted through October 26. Find rules, entry forms and more details on the Folsom Arts Association
website
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L’Etape California Bike Ride and Expo Saturday and Sunday
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The City of Folsom and Visit Folsom are proud to host this mass participation bike ride open to the public and to road cyclists of all skill levels. The scenic rides provide cyclists with challenging courses comparable to an Alps mountain stage of the Tour de France. Visit
www.letapecalifornia.com
for more detailed information and event registration.
Cycling and Lifestyle Expo
The Expo is free and open to the public 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at the Palladio in Folsom. Riders may pick up their packets or register in person at the Expo. Cycling fans will enjoy a Tour de France history display, cheer card station, massages, and a meet and greet/photo opportunity with Tour de France Champion Andy Schleck at 2 p.m.
Register to ride
The L'Etape bike rides take place Sunday, October 28 with 60- and 90-mile route options that start and finish in Folsom and include the beautiful scenery of the Sierra foothills. Online registration closes at midnight Wednesday, October 24. In-person registration is available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Expo on Saturday, or from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Sunday just prior to the start of the rides.
Interested in volunteering?
A variety of volunteer positions are available both days of the L’Etape event, including registration assistants, staffing water and rest stations for the riders, and helping with the Saturday Expo. Find details and register to volunteer
online
or email
MRobitaille@folsom.ca.us.
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City Council Meeting
October 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Traffic Safety Committee
October 23 at 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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