Mayor Deborah Robertson’s
NEWSLETTER
FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR With summer session coming to a close, I would like to wish everyone a warm welcome back to school and work. The summer has been filled with many events for families and our community to grow closer. 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway, the Farmers’ Market Birthday, Men’s Health Awareness Day and many others were very successful because of our community. If you missed out on participating in these events, there are many opportunities to get involved this month. Click here to view the city calendar for upcoming events. Thank you and I hope you enjoy. Mayor Deborah Robertson
Mayor’s Newsletter / August 2019
The 71st Annual Awards American Society for Public Administration recognize and honor individuals and organizations that have had a significant impact in the public administration realm. This year, Mayor Deborah Robertson was honored for her public service work through the Earl Warren Outstanding Public Service Award. Tonia Jackson introduced the room of leaders to our very own from Rialto. When the Mayor received her award, she reflected on her past career at Caltrans, her current exciting career as Mayor, and how she has become the individual she is presently. As a civic leader who has made outstanding contributions to government in our region, Mayor Robertson is a justifiable merit for this award. Congratulations Mayor Robertson!
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors Inaugural Youth Summit The first-ever Mayors National Youth Summit was held in Los Angeles from July 25-27th. Over 30 mayors, 20 states represented, and 100+ youth leaders participated in this legendary conference. Mayor Robertson invited eight of her own youth leaders to represent the city of Rialto. At the conference, youth leaders engaged in discussions regarding city youth councils, youth townhall programs, and fostering youth voter engagement. This allowed for youth leaders to understand the challenges associated with increasing youth participation in politics and the best ways to execute activities that involve the youth. Thank you to the City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for hosting and to Mayor Deborah Robertson for taking the first step to get our youth involved to amplify their voices.
Mayor’s Newsletter / August 2019
13th Annual Backpack Giveaway
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On August 3rd, Young Visionaries, in partnership with Mayor Robertson, hosted their 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway. There were over 2000 people in attendance and 1000 backpacks were given away! One mother walked away with school supplies for nine of her children. Dr. Margaret Hill, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education member stated, “A free backpack is not free, but a loan to your successful future!” This event brought the community out to partake in free school supplies for children aged 5-18. Big thank you to Young Visionaries and the Mayor for hosting this amazing event. To view additional pictures click here!
Mayor’s Newsletter / August 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
CITY OF RIALTO
saturday
9am-12pm
august 17, 2019 Rialto Bike Trail @ Cactus and Rialto Ave.
{{ RAFFLES OF YOUTH BICYCLES }}
F R E E
*** Kids 5 to Age 12 *** Please Bring PARENT, BIKE & HELMET Bike Safety Tips Helmet Check Bike Skills & Games Healthy Resources & Information Ride the Trail Bicycle License - $3.80
Pre-Registration REQUIRED Signed waiver
Rialto City Clerk’s Office (909) 820-2519
Saturday, August 17th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm *** Kids 5 to Age 12 *** Pre-Registration is REQUIRED Click here for Waiver Please Bring PARENT, BIKE & HELMET Bike Raffles, Bike Safety Tips, Helmet Check, Bike Skills & Games, Healthy Resources & Information and Ride the Trail Bicycle License - $3.80
Register by clicking here
Mayor’s Newsletter / August 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
Come join us for music, games, police demos, and entertainment at Rialto’s National Night Out On Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30-8:30PM at the Rialto Civic Center The Wyland foundation will have a fun and interactive learning experience to teach about the fundamentals of the quality of water and how it affects our lives.
Mayor’s Newsletter / August 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join the CARA Action Teams (CATS) NEXT Meeting: Tuesday, August 6th
• Location: Grace Vargas Senior Center The CARA CATS are the local 1411 S. Riverside Ave. Rialto
• Time: 10 AM-12 PM • For more information, call Susan Meyer at 714-460-3542.
action centers for CARA. Joining our local CATS will… • share important information on key CARA Issues (Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, etc. ) • plan local strategies on these issues
Attend the next meeting to join the Inland Empire CATS
Mayor’s Newsletter / August 2019
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