The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 26

Vallejo W e e k ly Vo l u m e 9 I s s u e 2 6 July 1, 2021

Photo: @memories.by.mckinley

A Message from Mayor McConnell

4th of July

As we celebrate this 4th of July, let

I also urge all Vallejoans to celebrate

us pause to remember all those

responsibly! Please put the fireworks

who have sacrificed to make this

away! Be safe.

day possible. Today we celebrate our country’s independence from

The fire danger is great. There have

tyranny. As your Mayor, I encourage

been recent brush fires in the city

all residents of Vallejo, family,

which have already caused a loss

friends, and visitors to reflect on

of homes. Please help us make this

the true heritage of this day while

Fourth of July free of incidents while

enjoying time together. Proudly fly

keeping in mind the safety of our

your flag. Wear your red, white and

neighbors, the first responders, and

blue. Celebrate with enthusiasm

the homes of Vallejo.

or reflect peacefully. Act in love or cry in anguish. Be respectful and

- Mayor Robert McConnell

appreciate that is the benefit of the

robert.mcconnell@cityofvallejo.net

great experiment of this country given to you.

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YOU SPOKE. WE LISTENED. We have received recent feedback from our readers that they would prefer more advance notification of upcoming events around the City. Because of your input, we are happy to announce that the Vallejo Weekly will now arrive in your inbox on Thursdays!

Invite your neigbors, friends, and family to sign up for the Vallejo Weekly and other City communications HERE. Want more advance notice for upcoming events?

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GIVE LITTER THE BOOT Join us on Saturday, July 10th, 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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WATER BILLING UPDATE Did you receive a 10-day water disconnect notice?

Due to an error with our water billing vendor, some Vallejo Water Department customers have received a 10-day disconnection notice accidentally.

We realize that this may have come as a shock to some of our water customers, and we apologize for the error.

We want to assure our community that we are currently NOT disconnecting water service, and customers with past due amounts are NOT being charged a penalty OR interest.

The City continues to work with customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to make arrangements with customers to assist in getting their bills caught up.

For assistance, please call Water Billing at (707) 648-4345 or email vallejowaterbilling@cityofvallejo. net.

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¿Recibió un aviso de desconexión del servicio de agua de 10 días?

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MAP VALLEJO Will my district lines change as part of the redistricting process?

Depending on the Census results, City Council districts could change if the number of people in each district significantly change.

Learn more about Vallejo’s redistricting process at MapVallejo.org.

Photo by: @memories.by.mckinley

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THE SOUTHERN LAND COMPANY IS PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO OUR INAUGURAL 4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY! Please join the fun on this independence day celebration for the whole family. There will be BBQ, games, entertainment and so much more!

Get your tickets today by clicking here.

The event will take place from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at 860 Nimitz Avenue Vallejo, CA 94592 (parking lot behind the coal sheds).

Your price of admission includes: • BBQ & Non-Alcoholic beverages • Live music • Dance Performances • Activities for all ages • Parking Highlights: • Kid’s Corner programmed by Mare Island Elementary • Relay Races • Performance by Chapkis Dance • Juggling Unicyclist + other roaming performers • Face Painting • Beer & Wine available for purchase at Mare Island Brewery Got questions? Please contact info@nimitzgroup.com

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VOLUNTEERS HAPPY TO “GIVE GRAFFITI THE BOOT” In 2008 the Times Herald featured a story about an allvolunteer group, organized by Tony Pearsall, who aimed to remove all the graffiti in town. Their efforts were the inspiration behind a conversation during the 2021 Garden Tour when Wendell Quigley mentioned that residents of Mare Island were interested in helping remove graffiti from several buildings that belong to the Navy. Fast forward to June 26, 2021, and the first “Give Graffiti the Boot” event was hosted on the North End of Mare Island.

The City of Vallejo Public Works brought in 100 gallons of paint, Southern Land Company graciously hosted a team of 25 volunteers, supplying new brushes, rollers, and a hospitality table stocked with refreshments. In under three hours, all six buildings, formerly covered in graffiti, were given a fresh new look. Thank you to all the resident volunteers, Brian Nagy and Tania Brown from Southern Land Company and our Public Works team, for making this a productive day in service to the community!

The following “Give Graffiti the Boot” event will be Saturday, July 24. Volunteers will be able to register on Eventbrite soon.

To find out where the next event is, please visit the Community Calendar.

If your organization or club would like to host, please contact shelee.loughmiller@cityofvallejo.net or call 707-648-8616 13

VCAT “CAT & DOG VIDEO CONTEST” FUNDRAISER VCAT is gearing up for its first fundraiser since the COVID-19 pandemic. They are putting on a “Cat & Dog Video Contest” starting on July 18 thru to August 31. This fundraiser invites cat and dog lovers to submit videos of their pets doing cute and funny things. This contest is your chance to make your pet famous and put them in the spotlight.

The entry fee is $25 per entry and $1 per vote.

From August 15 to August 19, videos submitted to the contest will be aired on VCAT. Voting will be tabulated by popular vote. Winners will be determined based on votes received from the public on the VCAT webpage.

To enter the contest or for more information, click here.

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VALLEJO FIRE DEPARTMENT SAVES KITTENS Vallejo Firefighters were dispatched to a small vegetation fire in South Vallejo on Sunday evening. Upon arrival, the fire had been controlled mainly by residents. Nevertheless, firefighters went to work, ensuring that the blaze was completely extinguished.

While mopping up the fire, first-year firefighter Scott Barger’s keen-ear picked up on the sound of two whimpering kittens. Firefighters searched for the source and were able to locate a pair of young felines singed by the fire.

Fire Engine 22’s crew cleaned up the cats, provided them with water, and kept them comfortable until Solano County Sheriff Animal Control arrived to take over care.

The story doesn’t end there- Firefighter Barger has been in contact with Animal Control with a plan to adopt the kittens once they are ready to be homed.

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MAP VALLEJO - REDISTRICTING We want to bring the redistricting process to YOU! BUT! We need YOUR help to do that!

We’re working to identify locations across our districts to hold our redistricting meetings.

Where would YOU want to see a meeting held? (churches, rec buildings, event spaces, etc.)

Send us an email at mapvallejo@cityofvallejo.net and let us know!

Not up to speed on #MapVallejo yet?

Learn more at mapvallejo.org.

Photo credit: Anthony Lewis

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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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SENIOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging is providing one-time emergency aid to Seniors 60+ who face hardship resulting from the economic impact of COVID-19 To be eligible for Emergency Financial Assistance, you must: • Live in Napa or Solano County.

• Must be at least 60+ years of age, or a disabled adult.

• Must show proof of inability to pay rent, utilities, or have other financial needs.

• Submit required documentation.

Staff will personally contact individuals to: ✓ Assess household needs and eligibility ✓ Complete the application ✓ Explain needed documentation ✓ Answer questions

For more information or to obtain an application, please contact the Benicia Family Resource Center at (707) 746-4352 or email Klara@ci.benicia.ca.us.

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