August 2024

Greetings,

Fall has arrived and the temperatures are slowly dropping. It's time to get outside and enjoy the falling leaves and color change and take advantage of our many trails.

Enjoy this month's newsletter and as always please contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.

With gratitude,

Oscar Villegas 

Introducing Assistant Deputy, Jack Johnson

I’d like to welcome my new Assistant Deputy Jack Johnson. Jack was not only born and raised in West Sacramento, but he also graduated from River City High School and worked for the City for over 6 years in the Parks and Recreation and Community Development departments. He recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Political Science, specializing in American Politics and minoring in History. When you see him out and about, please say hello!

Westfield Village School Ribbon Cutting

On August 13th the Washington Unified School District celebrated the modernization of Westfield Village School with a ribbon-cutting that allowed students to see their school again for the first time in over a year. This project is all thanks to the voters of West Sacramento, who stood behind the Measure Z bond. Students got to see their classrooms, new basketball court, and playground and got a sneak peek of the STEM room where students will begin to learn problem-solving skills. 

Broderick Boat Ramp Cleanup

On September 21st, over 50 volunteers gathered at the Broderick Boat Ramp to clean our riverfront. This event was hosted by Supervisor Vixie Sandy and I through the California Coastal Commission for their annual Waterways Cleanup which happens every year on the third Saturday of September. We were joined by the Rotary Club of West Sacramento, Interact Club of River City, Downtown Streets Team, Brown Issues Campaign, Yolo Youth Commission, Yolo County Probation, and many residents of our community.

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Press Conference

On August 22nd, at the future sight of the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation held a press conference urging the Department of the Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino Project. At this press conference, we voiced our concerns about the rushed Environmental Assessment that had been hidden from the public, and how this project would harm the environment, tribal sovereignty, and cultural homelands. 

Clarksburg Branch Line Trail

The Clarksburg General Plan Advisory Committee held a public meeting on September 5th presenting the Clarksburg Branch Line Trail Extension project. This project would help extend the trail from West Sacramento to Clarksburg, thanks to SACOG’s $1.9 million grant. The Committee listened to community feedback and subsequently approved the contract for initial design work to begin this Fall.

Taylor Heeden Visits District 1

On October 1st, Taylor Heeden from Woodland Daily Democrat visited our office here in West Sacramento for a tour of District 1. The purpose of this tour was to show Taylor the resources we have for our residents as well what areas District 1 encompasses. You can read more about this tour here: Exploring Yolo County: West Sacramento and Clarksburg – Daily Democrat

Volunteer to Serve on a Board/Committee/ Council

Are you interested in serving on a Board/Committee/Council as a representative for District 1 (West Sacramento and Clarksburg) for the County of Yolo? If so, there are currently District 1 vacancies on the following Board/Committees:

·       Commission on Aging and Adult Services (District 1 opening and at large)

·       Community Services Action Board (District 1 opening)

·       In-Home Support Services Advisory Board (District 1 opening)

·       Library Advisory Board (District 1 opening)

·       Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Advisory Board (parent of children eligible for state health services)

·       Parks, Recreation & Wildlife Advisory Committee (District 1 opening)

·       Transportation Advisory Committee (District 1 opening)

Please visit the following page to obtain detailed information or the Board/Committees: Advisory Bodies | Yolo County

Contact our office if you have any questions at (916) 375-6440.

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