NOVEMBER 2021 ALHAMBRA ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Public Workshops To Be Held on Redistricting |
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Redistricting, the decennial process of redrawing district lines based on new Census numbers has begun in the City of Alhambra. City officials are asking the public to participate by attending a workshop, submitting a public comment form, or submitting their own draft map for consideration.
“Public involvement is critical in this process,” said Mayor Katherine Lee. “The goal of redistricting is to provide fair and effective representation for all. The public can help achieve that goal by actively participating in the redistricting process.”
The city will hold its first of five public workshops via Zoom on Thursday, November 4th, at 6pm.
With an interest in accessibility and receiving as much public input as possible, the city will be providing live interpretation during the workshops in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.
A draft map will be presented in January 2022 at the conclusion of the public workshops. The public will then have an opportunity to comment before a final map is adopted in March 2022.
Census data reveals the City of Alhambra’s population now stands at 83,109.
For more information about the process, the public can email City Clerk Lauren Myles.
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Veterans Day Ceremony
Join the City of Alhambra and the American Legion Post 139 on Thursday, November 11 at Alhambra Park Veterans Memorial, for a community event honoring local veterans.
The Veterans Day Program starts at 10:00 a.m. with continental breakfast, live music and then a Veterans Day Ceremony put together by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 626-570-3242.
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November 2nd Election
The Local and Municipal Election takes place on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Residents within the Alhambra Unified School District (includes Alhambra, San Gabriel, Monterey Park and Rosemead) can vote on Measure G.
Voters can mail in their ballot, drop it off at a Vote By Mail Ballot Drop Box or Vote Center, or cast their vote in person at a Vote Center.
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Volunteers Wanted For Neighborhood Clean-Up |
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The City of Alhambra is looking for volunteers to help in our Neighborhood Clean-Up event on Saturday, November 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
You can register by yourself, as a team, or sign up your church, business or service organization.
Remember to bring your reusable water bottle, however water will also be provided.
Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate work clothes.
If possible, please bring your own gloves and protective eyewear.
Due to COVID-19 health restrictions FACE COVERING IS REQUIRED!
Volunteers will meet at Emery Park, located at 2709 Mimosa Street in Alhambra.
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Code Enforcement at (626) 570-3230 or email code@cityofalhambra.org.
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Organics Waste Recycling Changes Ahead |
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California Senate Bill 1383, which was signed into law in 2016, will be bringing changes to how residents and businesses dispose of organic waste in the coming years. SB 1383 establishes a goal of reducing the volume of organic waste disposed in California landfills by 75% by 2025.
Organic waste includes lawn and landscaping debris, wood and lumber, food, food-soiled paper, and other paper and cardboard products. Currently, two thirds of this material is landfilled. As organics break down in landfills they create methane, a powerful greenhouse gas which the state of California has identified as a factor in climate change.
The City of Alhambra and Republic Services are currently planning programs that will help us meet the goals of SB 1383. In the meantime, here is what you can do:
• Recycle all clean, dry paper and cardboard products in your blue cart.
• Keep lawn and landscaping debris separate from trash and recyclables and place this clean, green material into your green cart.
• If you operate a business or manage a multi-family property, ensure that you have both recycling services and yard waste collection services in place. (Many businesses are also required to collect food scraps for organics recycling. For details, visit https://www.cityofalhambra.org/295/Organics-Waste-Recycling-Program.)
• Donate edible food to food pantries and other agencies to feed the hungry rather than tossing it into the trash. SB 1383 also establishes a goal of increasing edible food recovery by 20% by 2025.
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Community Input Sought For Art Alley Project |
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The City of Alhambra is exploring the possibility of an Art Alley project, where alleyways just south of Main Street will be reimagined as free, outdoor art galleries that bring creativity, beauty, and an increased sense of community to those who live, work, and visit our City.
The goal of this project is to uplift and celebrate Alhambra through the power of the arts.
We want to hear from you!
Please take our survey to share your input about public art in Alhambra and the Art Alley project in particular. The survey closes in the end of November.
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Construction To Start on FY20-21 SB1 Street Rehab Project |
Construction on the FY20-21 SB1 Street Rehab Project will start on Monday, Nov. 1st.
Temporary street closures may be in place at the project locations.
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Booster Shots Now Available For Select Groups
All COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J) are now approved by the FDA & CDC for boosters. If you got Pfizer or Moderna (both doses at least 6 months ago), you are eligible if you are either: 65 & older, 18+ and live in long-term care settings, have underlying medical conditions, or work or live in high-risk settings. J&J is available to anyone who received a dose more than 2 months ago and is 18+.
People may also receive booster doses that are different than their original vaccine (mix & match) and you may also receive other vaccines at the same time, including flu vaccines. For more info & to make an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/3m3Uspo.
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111 South First Street,
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-570-5007
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