District 1 News
Serving West Sacramento & Clarksburg
 
  Oscar Villegas
 Yolo County Supervisor
 District 1
April 2017
Note From Oscar:

Greetings!

April showers bring mayflowers but what did the January and February storms bring? Lots and lots of water! Yolo County's rainfall total is considered extremely above normal, and Governor Brown has declared the California drought officially over. To this end, we need to continue to be good stewards of water and make mindful decisions with regards to the use of our most precious natural resource. We usher in the Spring with lush foliage, the hope of abundant crop production, and excitement for new beginnings.
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Upcoming Board of Supervisor  Meetings
4/25/17  9:00 am
5/9/17    9:00 am
5/23/17  9:00 am

Contact Us!

Oscar Villegas 
oscar.villegas@yolocounty.org
916.375.6440

Marianne Estes, Deputy
marianne.estes@yolocounty.org
916.375.6441

Carol Strunk, Assistant Deputy
carol.strunk@yolocounty.org
916.375.6443

$1.5 Million Grant Received for
Flood Risk Reduction Studies
Yolo County has been awarded $1.5 million for flood risk reduction studies. As part of the Small Communities Flood Risk Reduction Program, the California Department of Water Resources has awarded this grant for the communities of Clarksburg, Knights Landing, and Yolo. These funds will be used to identify locally supported projects to improved levees and reduce flood risk. Adequate flood protection is crucial to the long-term sustainability of these communities. Funding will be available for implementation in 2019.

Mosquito Repellent Wipes
It's that time of the year again - Mosquito season. Our District 1 Office has free mosquito repellent wipes for your use. Please contact us at (916) 375-6443 to make arrangements for pick-up or delivery.

Homeless Resolution Adopted February 21, 2017
At the February 21, 2017 Board Meeting, the Supervisors approved a resolution in support of Getting to Zero, a regional campaign to align public, private and philanthropic programs and resources in support of reducing homelessness. The goal of Getting to Zero is to fund and support implementation of new programs in the region that address homelessness through utilization of Housing First best practices. Sutter Health has committed to providing matching funds for local homeless projects in the amount of $5 million, and hopes to raise an additional $15 million through matching funds from local governments and donations from private and philanthropic organizations over a three year period.

Senator Pan holds Town Hall Meeting
Senator Richard Pan hosted a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the West Sacramento City Hall. I was honored to serve on the panel along with City of West Sacramento dignitaries and WUSD Board Members. Senator Pan held an open question and answer session regarding his Senate Bill 18 - The Bill of Rights for Children and Youth. SB 18 establishes a comprehensive framework that defines and governs the rights of all children and youth in California. It ensures that the Legislature prioritize the rights of children and youth in the State of California, so that parents and caregivers are empowered and able to access critical services and resources. The end result gives all children the opportunity to thrive and be healthy, safe and well-supported.  Click here for photo

NACo Legislative Conference - Washington, DC
As a new member of the NACo (National Association of Counties) Board of Directors, I attended my first Legislative Conference in Washington, DC from February 25 - March 1, 2017. NACo's motto of "Stronger Counties. Stronger America" rang true throughout the week. Daily seminars were peppered with topics that set out NACo's Legislative Priorities. NACo unites America's 3,069 county governments and brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, and pursue transformational county solutions that ultimately leads to exemplary leadership in public service. Click here for photo
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River City High School 
Youth Promotoras Club

The River City High School Youth Promotoras Club was looking for a way to reach out to those experiencing homelessness, hear their stories and compile an informational video to share with the Community of West Sacramento. They will be hosting a Homeless Resource Fair for those individuals experiencing homelessness on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Yolo County Health and Human Services Office in West Sacramento. Lunch will be provided to them by Our Lady of Grace Church. Hygiene bags will be distributed, free haircuts given, information for community resources will be on hand, and free dog food will be made available. All this along with music, arts and crafts. What an amazing group of young people helping to transform lives of those less fortunate.                                                                                     

Funds to Remove Abandoned Boats

On February 8, 2017, the Sacramento Regional Sanitation District approved a contribution of $25,000 to Yolo County for abatement of abandoned boats on the Sacramento River. They acknowledged the problem facing both Yolo and Sacramento with abandoned boats that can create safety hazards, and as they decay, eventually sink and pollute local waterways. These funds will be leveraged with the Yolo County vessel abatement grant to allow for additional boats to be removed from the Sacramento waterway.                                                                                

Mental Health Services Act Plan Adopted

On April 4, 2017, the Board of Supervisors, after hearing a presentation by consultant Resource Development Associates, adopted the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three Year Plan for 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. The presentation provided an assessment of the needs identified and prioritized via an inclusive stakeholder process, and proposed programs and expenditures to support a robust mental health system. This newly adopted three year plan will help with Yolo County's Strategic Plan Goals of Thriving Residents and Safe Communities, become a reality.                                                                            

Transportation $$$ for Yolo
With the passage of SB 1, Yolo County's average annual share of new funding is $5,400,000 over the next decade. We will be able to access grant funding from active transportation, congested corridors, and goods movement programs funded by the bill. This will also include significant ongoing funding for transit services and state highway maintenance. The revenues will be phased-in over a multi-year period beginning in November of this year.
                                                           

Yocha Dehe Agreement
The County and the Yocha Dehe Tribe worked collaboratively to identify issues of shared concern and to develop an agreement that will provide the county and others more than $161 million over the next 22 years. To read the article in The Sacramento Bee   Click here

Netherlands Road Tree Trimming
Yolo County Public Works will be in Clarksburg during the week of April 17th, along the stretch of Netherlands Road, to trim back trees along the roadway to allow for safe passage of large and emergency vehicles. This was the result of limited funding from the County's Rural Initiatives Projects which will contract with the California Conservation Corp to complete the work.
Photo Gallery
Please visit our photo gallery which highlight the activities of Supervisor Villegas.  Click here