"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better"
- Maya Angelou
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Dear Neighbors,
I wanted to take this time to thank you. I know it has not been easy. We're almost at the one year mark of when all the closure began. I am extremely thankful for your patience, understanding and working with us during these times. Through frustrations and losses, we have remained together and that's what makes us stronger. I know the difficulties many of us have had. There are no words of comfort to share with everything we have seen, but know that I'm with you. I want to hear from you and understand how my team and I can assist you. I'm listening and know that I'm here to serve you. Please feel free to reach out anytime either through my office or social media. We're almost there and I'm looking forward to seeing each one of you again. Stay strong!
Stay safe & healthy!
In Community,
Supervisor Leticia Gonzalez
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Board of Supervisors Update |
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5.E. Madera County Planning Commission Appointment
This week our County has the privilege to welcome Mr. Emlen Miles-Mattingly as our new Planning Commissioner and Airport Land Use Commissioner. Mr. Miles-Mattingly is a Madera County lifetime resident whose goal is to continue to improve the quality of development, growth and land use, promote economic health and equity, as well as improve the quality of life in Madera County. He has proven his leadership by serving at Madera CAPMC, Madera Chamber, N.A.I.F.A., and United Way of Fresno & Madera Counties. Mr. Emlen has an extensive amount of experience in financial services, helping many families achieve their financial goals. We are excited to have him and look forward to working with him. Welcome Emlen!
6.B. Madera County Child Abuse Prevention Council Annual Report 2019-2020
I want to thank our MCCAPC for their informative presentation this past Tuesday. If you haven't heard about Madera County Child Abuse Prevention Council, they are a non-profit organization serving the Central Valley. They support community efforts in prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse by promoting and facilitating education that strengthens, empowers, and preserves the dignity of individuals and families. The report shows the great work that was done by the agency. To highlight a couple of numbers, see the chart below. They had a successful social media outreach of 581,639. They worked closely with community partners, organizations, cohorts, etc. to ensure that no children or families were left behind with resources. To see the presentation, click here.
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This week we had our lovely Councilwoman Evans at our BOS meeting to tell us more about Black History Month and how we can participate. We highlight her today as she is the first African American woman in Madera's City Council history.
Councilwoman Evans is a Central Valley native with experience in the public and non-profit sector. She has always been motivated to help her community. We are honored to have her represent Council District 4! Thank you Councilwoman Evans!
Check the links below on how you can celebrate Black History Month
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Currently, our positivity rate is approximately at 8.1%, still remaining in the Purple Tier. Please continue testing to measure our County's health and herd immunity.
New vaccine clinics are coming soon! Eligibility will be expanded to include Education, Childcare, Agriculture, and food workers who are 50 years old and over.
Appointments for vaccinations are required and only available to eligible groups. Appointments get booked quickly. Make sure you signup on the number below to receive text alerts.
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For more information on COVID-19 Updates click here or visit Madera County Department of Public Health Facebook site.
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For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard.
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Black History Month Celebration |
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Join community leaders this Sunday, February 21 from 2 p.m. - 5p.m. at McNally Park to celebrate Black History Month in Madera! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our community leaders and local achievements. |
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To reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalizations, Madera County Department of Public Health will be hosting a mobile flu clinic at Madera Swap Meet on Sunday, February 21 and Sunday February 28 for free flu shots. Vaccines are free for all 19 and older! |
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1st Annual Madera County Juvenile Hall Book Drive |
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Join the Madera County Probation Juvenile Hall for their first annual book drive from March 1- March 28. This will help promote educational social skills among our youth. You can donate gently used books or use their Amazon registry. |
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February is National Children's Dental Health. Taking care of baby teeth is extremely important for a child's overall health. Tooth decay can cause oral infections which can lead to more serious health problems if it is not taken care of properly. Dentists can be expensive, but thankfully, we have an awesome team that can help take care of your questions. Please refer to the information below. |
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Did you know that public participation helps increase better outcomes and governance? Don't miss out in participating in the next meetings:
Madera County Arts Authority -- February 22 @ 4 p.m.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -- March 2 @ 9 a.m.
Assessment Appeals Board Regular Meeting -- March 4 @ 9 a.m.
For more information on agendas and additional meetings, click here.
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Looking for information? Visit Madera County's online page for more services.
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