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Photo: Michael Sparks @S93photography
A Message from Mayor McConnell
City Litter
Recently, some Vallejo residents have
that are brought into the facility. This
complained that Vallejo has a litter
is because once a site is full, it must
problem due to the long wait times at
be capable of future use under landfill
the Napa-Vallejo Waste Management
laws.
Station. In May 2021, a second weight station was opened to the public. As a
So, please make use of your green and
result, there are no backups at this time blue waste and recycle cans as much of any merit.
as possible. You can also call Recology to use your two bulk pickups per year
I have also had residents ask me, “why
that are free of charge. You can also
can’t there be a flat fee without going
schedule your free bulk pickups online
through the weight station?” While that
by clicking here.
is a great idea, the State of California requires that a dump station weigh
Together we can improve the image
all items taken to a disposal site. This
of our city. It starts with pickup up and
requirement is because each facility is
depositing each waste or recycle item
granted a license tied to the number of
properly.
tons it can ultimately accept. Our local facility is only authorized to receive
- Mayor Robert McConnell
1,440 tons per day. The site must also
robert.mcconnell@cityofvallejo.net
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LET US PICK YOUR FRUIT TREE ARE YOUR FRUIT TREES FULL? The Solano Gleaning Initiative is ready to help rescue that fruit! Many neighborhoods have fruit trees that go unharvested. Let’s get that food out to those in need. If you have a tree that is ready to harvest, email Food is Free Solano at FoodisFreeSolano@gmail.com or visit the Food is Free Solano website where you can complete the “Please Come Pick My Tree” form and they will coordinate a volunteer team to pick.
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GIVE LITTER THE BOOT Join us on Saturday morning, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there will all the tools you’ll need! Be sure to tag us in your photos, and use the hashtag, #GiveLitterTheBoot! *Masks and social distancing are REQUIRED. Interested in hosting a community cleanup? Contact our Community and Volunteer Coordinator at shelee.loughmiller@ cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.
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MARE ISLAND COMMUNITY MEETING Join Southern Land Company’s next virtual community meeting on Wednesday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the development approval process, and where we are today. Learn about important milestones as the project moves forward. Presenters include: - Andrea Jones, Southern Land Company - Gillian Hayes, City of Vallejo - Brian Jencek, HOK - Keith Garner, Shepard-Mullin RSVP here. Questions may be submitted to mareislandprojectmanager@gmail.com.
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The Solano County Library is holding a Library Card Design Contest! Solano County Library cardholders of all ages are welcome to submit drawings, paintings, or photos that capture the Library’s new message: “Go Anywhere From Here.” A panel of community members and Library staff will decide the winner in each age division: • Children (10 and under) • Teen (11-17) • Adult (18+) Submissions will be accepted between July 1 and July 31, 2021. The winning designs will be announced and available as limited edition library cards in September for Library Card Sign-Up Month! Click here for more information!
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BEAT THE HEAT The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Solano County from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. If you need a cool place to go, all Solano County Library branches are available as cooling centers during regular operating hours (per State mandate, masks are required): JFK Library: 505 Santa Clara Street Springstowne Library: 1003 Oakwood Avenue Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beat the Heat with us by following these tips: • DRINK WATER! Stay hydrated and don’t wait until you’re thirsty. • AVOID PEAK TIMES. Stay indoors during the hottest time of the day (10 a.m. - 4p.m.), if possible. • LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK. NEVER leave children or pets in your vehicle. Protect them from heatstroke. • BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR! Check on your vulnerable friends, family, and neighbors. • CONSERVE ENERGY. Wait to use those big appliances (like the clothes dryer) until the evening to avoid the possibility of rotating power outages. For more tips, and cooling center details, click here. 10
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HOME HARDENING WEBINAR The Green Valley Fire Safe Council, Fire Safe Solano, and Yolo Fire Safe Council are offering a Home Hardening webinar for residents on June 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Home hardening is one of the most important steps a homeowner can take to protect their homes from wildfire ignitions. This free webinar is sponsored by 100 Club of Solano and Yolo Counties and Elevate Sustainable Solutions. The speaker, Yana Valachovic, is a Forest Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Ms. Valachovic will provide in-depth steps and tips for homeowners to prepare and protect their homes from wildfire. To register, click here.
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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATE FREEDOM June 19, 1865, known as Juneteenth, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is a day of celebration of the journey and freedom of Black people in the US. While many of us in Vallejo are aware of, and widely celebrate Juneteeth, it became an officially recognized Federal holiday this year, when President Biden signed it into legislation on June 17, 2021. City Offices closed are closed on Friday, June 18 in recognition of the holiday.
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#MAPVALLEJO MAP VALLEJO - REDISTRICTING Do you know what redistricting is? Redistricting occurs every ten years following the release of the US Census results, and is the regular process of adjusting voting district lines, in accordance with population shifts. This ensures that each district’s elected official represents about the same number of constituents, for population equality, voting rights protections, and in accordance with the California FAIR MAPS Act. Learn more about Vallejo’s redistricting process at MapVallejo.org.
¿Sabe qué es la redistribución de distritos? La redistribución de distritos se realiza cada diez años después de la publicación de los resultados del Censo de los Estados Unidos, y es el proceso regular de ajuste de los límites de los distritos electorales, de acuerdo con los cambios de población. Esto garantiza que el funcionario electo de cada distrito represente aproximadamente el mismo número de constituyentes, para lograr la igualdad de la población, la protección del derecho al voto y de acuerdo con la Ley FAIR MAPS de California. Obtenga más información sobre el proceso de redistribución de distritos de Vallejo en MapVallejo.org.
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Alam mo ba kung ano ang pag-aayos ng distrito? Nagaganap ang pag-aayos ng distrito kada sampung taon pagkatapos ng paglalabas ng mga resulta ng US Census. Ito ang regular na proseso ng pagsasaayos ng mga linya ng distrito ng pagboto, alinsunod sa paggalaw ng populasyon. Tinitiyak nito na kinakatawan ng hinalal na opisyal ng bawat distrito ang humigit-kumulang parehong bilang ng mga nasasakupan, para sa pagkakapantay-pantay ng populasyon, para maprotektahan ang mga karapatan sa pagboto, at alinsunod sa FAIR MAPS Act ng California. Matuto pa tungkol sa proseso ng redistricting ng Vallejo sa MapVallejo. org.
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MAP VALLEJO REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING The first (of several) public hearings on the City’s redistricting process is scheduled for June 22, 2021 at 8 p.m. via Zoom. To join us, visit zoomregular. cityofvallejo.net. The meeting will be held prior to the release of any draft maps, and serves to help our community identify: - Neighborhoods - Communities of interest - Secondary areas The meeting will also provide an overview of the available mapping tools. Visit mapvallejo.org for more details and to view the public hearing notices. We hope to see you there, as we #MapVallejo together!
La primera (de varias) audiencias públicas sobre el proceso de redistribución de distritos de la Ciudad 18
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está programada para el 22 de junio
cityofvallejo.net.
de 2021 a las 8 p.m. a través de Zoom. Para unirse a nosotros, visite
Isasagawa ang pagpupulong bago
zoomregular.cityofvallejo.net.
maglabas ng anumang planong mapa, at makakatulong ito para
La reunión se celebrará antes de la
matukoy ng ating komunidad ang:
publicación de cualquier proyecto de mapa, y sirve para ayudar a nuestra
- Mga kapitbahayan
comunidad a identificar:
- Mga Komunidad na May Magkakaparehong Interes
- Barrios
- Mga sekundaryong lugar
- Comunidades de interés - Áreas secundarias
Magbibigay din ang pagpupulong ng buod ng mga magagamit na tool sa
La reunión también proporcionará
pagmamapa. Bumisita sa mapvallejo.
una descripción general de
org para sa higit pang detalye at para
las herramientas cartográficas
tingnan ang mga abiso tungkol sa
disponibles. Visite mapvallejo.org
pampublikong pagdinig.
para obtener más detalles y ver los avisos de audiencia pública.
Inaasahan naming makita ka roon para sama-sama nating ayusin ang
¡Esperamos verlo, mientras
mapa ng Vallejo!
#MapVallejo juntos!
Nakaiskedyul ang una sa ilang pampublikong pagdinig tungkol sa proseso ng pag-aayos ng distrito ng Lungsod sa Hunyo 22, 2021 nang 8 p.m. sa pamamagitan ng Zoom. Para dumalo, bumisita sa zoomregular. June 18, 2021
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GOT TRASH? Mark your calendar for the FREE Summer Dump Day: SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021 100 Solano Avenue, Vallejo 7 a.m. to noon ACCEPTED: • Tires (9 tire limit) • Furniture • Mattresses • Refrigerators • Garbage • Yard Waste • All Appliances • E-Waste (anything with a plug) • Metal Objects NOT ACCEPTED: • Household Hazardous Waste • Chemicals • Sharps or Medical Waste • Construction + Demolition Debris This event is for Vallejo residents, only, and proof of residency will be required. Click here for additional details.
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WANT TO #GETINVOLVED? Here’s your chance! The application period to apply for the City’s boards and commission was extended through Friday, June 25 at 5:15 p.m., and new positions have been added. The following seats are currently open: Architectural Heritage & Landmarks Commission (1) Beautification Commission (2) Economic & Vitality Commission (2) Housing & Community Development Commission (3) Human Relations Commission (4) McCune Collection Commission (2) Planning Commission (2) Participatory Budget Steering Committee (4 members / 3 alternates) SolTrans Public Advisory Committee (2) View the press release with full details and applications links, here.
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Check out the latest job openings at the City of Vallejo by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo
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