Thompson opens application window for service academies

Express staff

Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Tuesday the opening of the military academies’ nomination process for eligible students from California’s Fourth Congressional District. This prestigious opportunity allows aspiring young leaders to pursue a worldclass education and embark on a path of service.

Congressman Thompson encourages all eligible students in the Fourth District to apply for nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy,

Jesse Loren said, “I support making a motion for this, but also adding that we begin following through with late charges.”

Casavecchia asked about the specifics of what late charges entail, with Trepa answering it’s a percentage of the delinquent bill.

Council members supported a grace period on the bills so that late fees don’t go into effect immediately. Biasi said, “If we give them, say 30 days after receiving this bill…but there needs to be some kind of penalty if people aren’t paying their bill and the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

“I am excited to announce that my office is now accepting applications for nominations to our esteemed military academies. These academies pro- the whole year. You’re wrecking staff’s time to send two different letters, and we have to go through this process with council, staff and into the county — so there’s a lot of work vide an unparalleled education while instilling values of honor, integrity, and dedication to serving our country,” said Thompson. “I encourage eligible students to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on our nation and embrace a path of leadership and service.” staff. that goes into this.”

Interested applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, age restrictions, and medical qualifications. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to serving the nation.

The council members approved the proposal to collect on the charges as well as to add a grace period and implementation of late fees in the future.

Casavecchia agreed, adding that with the city’s expected growth rate it will only add to the burden on city

The council also discussed solid waste delinquent charges along similar lines to water and sewage.

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All applications, along with the required supporting documents, must be hand-delivered or postmarked by the first Monday in October. It is recommended that applicants begin the process early and gather all necessary materials to ensure a complete and timely submission.

For more information on the military academy’s nomination process or to obtain an application packet, interested students and families can contact Thompson’s office at 707-542-7182.

Additional details are available at https:// tinyurl.com/2674cnhc.

Loren added, “When people have a lot of financial hard times… the thing they aren’t going to pay is probably that bill because they’re still going to get water, they’re still going to put their trash out, I can see the human need for it, but because of all the staff time, again, I support the item.”

Following the passing of the resolution for solid waste, Biasi said, “I would just urge people, if they’re watching this online if you’re having trouble paying your water and sewer bill, come to the city and talk to us and see if we can work out a payment plan,” which is something Trepa said has happened in the past.

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COUNTY Continued from Page 3 holidays.” Said County Administrative Officer Gerardo Pinedo. “I am especially proud that this approval comes on the heels of the board’s recent approval and fund-

CEQA Continued from Page 1 the Sacramento River into Yolo Bypass farm fields than the DWR previously disclosed to the public, the county said.

According to the news release, the county discovered that the project is being built to release 12,000 cubic feet per second, rather than the 6,000 cfs rate DWR disclosed in public documents.

That, officials say, equates roughly to the entire Sacramento River flow at the Fremont Weir on a typical summer day.

The petition also asserts that DWR violated CEQA by making changes to the project after its initial approval. Specifically, the elimination of levee cutoff walls, which serve as protective features against potential damage caused by water flow, raised concerns about potential impacts on groundwater levels, drainage and agriculture in the Elkhorn area.

Yolo County officials contend these changes should have been subject to public notification and analysis of their potential consequences.

“We were disappointed to learn that DWR appeared to withhold the true scope of the project in public meetings and in the environ- ing for the county’s first-ever manager of diversity, equity and inclusion, Dr. Tico Zendejas. Both actions reaffirm Yolo County’s dedication and strong sense of pride in embracing the multicultural diversity of our great County.” mental review process over the course of several years,” Yolo County Supervisor Jim Provenza said.

“DWR released over 10,000 pages of material describing the project and its potential impacts, always describing the project as having a 6,000 cfs design capacity,” Provenza added. “I personally met with DWR leadership for years regarding the project, only to recently learn it is twice the size they advised us and the public all along.”

Supervisor Gary Sandy agreed.

“DWR has long known about Yolo County’s concerns about the project and its potential impacts on agriculture,” Sandy said. “A larger project only increases those concerns and changing it to eliminate levee protection features is a step in the wrong direction with the potential for additional impacts to farming in the Elkhorn area to the east of the Yolo Bypass.”

The county’s lawsuit seeks various forms of relief, including a halt to the project’s construction and its operations until DWR resolves the legal issues raised by the county.

Read the entire lawsuit online at https://tinyurl.com/ wktwnf4y.