Hello District 12,
I hope this message finds you feeling well and tuned in to all the news regarding COVID-19.
I post a lot of updates on social media. If you haven't been a Facebook or Twitter fan before corona virus, this may be a good time to consider joining. I have two Facebook pages and a Twitter (@caraathome). You don't have to actually "friend" me or "follow" me to see my posts, as they are public, but of course, I'd be honored to be your social media friend.
The Mayor called a special city council meeting on Wednesday to address the COVID-19 crisis that we conducted by videoconference. Since then, he has created two ad hoc committees. Tonight (Sunday 6:45pm) will be the first Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Human and Social Recovery and Assistance. You are welcome to listen to the meeting which will be held as a teleconference. It will be streamed on Spectrum Cable Channel 95 and the city website www.cityofdallas.com. You can also listen by dialing 1-888-410-3427 for English or 1-844-881-1317 for Spanish translation.
On Monday, our regular council committees will meet by teleconference and again, you are welcome to listen in.
We are preparing a comprehensive enews update, but the situation is changing quickly and I ask you to stay up to date with the news. Again, social media is a faster way to stay plugged in to closings, testing information, etc...
Also, I have started a D12 Neighbor Helping Neighbor Facebook group that has more than 800 people prepared to help neighbors in need. If you are a senior, medically fragile, if this crisis has put you over the edge financially and you need something, please reach out through this group or send me a confidential email and we will do all we can to help.
Our whole office, Navaz, Elysia and I, are working from home but still available to help with any needs that arise. You can leave a message on the office phone number and they will return your call or email us at the contact information at the bottom.
Regards, Cara
