District 10 Newsflash Brought to you by Clayton H. Perry, District 10

August 13, 2019 Howdy Neighbors, The next District 10 Community Meeting is set for Monday, August 19th, 7 p.m. at the Northeast Service Center (10303 Tool Yard). This meeting will be extremely important, as we have invited City Manager Erik Walsh to speak about the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020. This will be an opportune time for you all to learn about your City Budget and ask questions of your City leaders. We will also be joined by AACOG's External Affairs Coordinator, Miguel Segura who will provide us with an overview of AACOG's core services, with special attention paid to their services relating to seniors and transportation. As always, the District 10 team will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. As a friendly reminder, we have monthly community meetings at the  Tool Yard  on the third Monday of every month at 7 PM (unless it falls on a holiday). Meetings alternate hosting duties between the District 10 Office and the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance. These meetings are open to all. The District 10 Office would like to attend your next HOA meeting. We would like to hear from you about ideas you have for the District. If you would like to have the District 10 team visit your next meeting or would like useful information to distribute to your community, please email your request to  District10@sanantonio.gov . Please provide a date, time, and point of contact to set up District 10 attending your next HOA meeting. We look forward to hearing from you! As always, thank you for being active community members and leaders here in District 10, and do not hesitate to contact our office if we can be of any assistance to you.  - Clayton

Upcoming Community Meetings District 10 Community Meeting August 19th, 2019 - 7 p.m. at Tool Yard

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District 10 Back to School Bash

HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make our annual Back to School Bash such a success. Over 1,500 children were served. We are so grateful for community leaders like Marion Thomas, Blessed Angels Community Center, and the team of volunteers who work day and night to ensure folks have the things that they need. We also want to thank  San Antonio Police Officers Association  for grilling meals for everyone,  UT Health and Science Center  for providing immunizations, The Texas Diaper Bank for providing free diapers, and  CPS Energy ,  San Antonio Police Department  North SAFFE,  Pre-K 4 SA , WellMed Medical Management, Inc., the San Antonio Optimist Group, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Judson Rockets, Diverse Dance Academy, Little Miss Reina San Antonio and Boy Scouts and  Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas  for spending the morning with us. We sincerly hope everyone is prepared for the school year and enjoys the last few days of summer!

Important Information from VIA

On May 4th, VIA introduced VIA Link. VIA Link is transit service when you need it. It’s a pilot program designed to provide on-demand transit in the Northeast San Antonio area. VIA Link is a ride-sharing program where people may reserve a van to take a trip with as many as five people going to various destinations. Like Uber or Lyft service, customers can request a trip through a convenient app and can begin and end a trip anywhere within the pilot zone or connect with the regular VIA bus service to continue their trip. Because of the success of VIA Link and improved rider travel time in the area, VIA bus routes 640, 641, and 642 will be removed effective August 18, 2019 . Buses serving the Naco Pass transfer point, where VIA Link customers can transfer to other VIA routes, will remain in service. For more details on VIA Link, please visit the following link: https://www.viainfo.net/link/ VIA will continue to provide VIAtrans service to existing customers and for people who qualify for the service within the designated area. For more details on VIAtrans, please visit the following link: https://www.viainfo.net/viatrans-paratransit/

Save Energy to Avoid Higher Electric Bills

Hotter temperatures have prompted a statewide heat advisory, and in San Antonio, temperatures are expected to hover at or above 100 degrees for the next week. Despite this, CPS Energy customers can stay comfortable while also saving energy and money. As the highest energy demand typically happens between 3 and 7 p.m., CPS Energy is urging customers to take action to reduce their energy consumption.   Here are some tips to help customers keep their bills manageable:   Set thermostats 2 to 3 degrees higher from 3-7 p.m.; set programmable thermostats to higher temperatures when no one is home. The optimum energy saving temperature is 78 degrees. Use fans to feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler.  Set pool pumps to run early morning or overnight; shut off from 4-6 p.m. Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances. Avoid using large appliances (i.e. ovens, washing machines, etc.), especially during peak demand hours.   To also increase energy effectiveness at work, business customers should:   Minimize the use of electricity lighting and electricity-consuming equipment as much as possible. Consider shutting down or reducing non-essential production processes.   Customers can also follow the tips below to make sure they stay safe during this heat wave:   Hydrate. Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. Stay in air-conditioned areas, if possible. The City of San Antonio has multiple cooling centers open throughout the area that can be used. If you must be outside, take breaks often in shaded areas. Wear a hat, as well as lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible.   The utility’s goal is to make sure customers stay safe and keep energy consumption low during peak times. This ultimately helps CPS Energy’s continuous effort to ensure all customers have reliable and affordable service.

Boards and Commissions Vacancies

Brooks Development Authority: The Brooks Development Authority is comprised of 11 members who are appointed for a two-year term of office to run concurrent with City Council. There is no limit to the number of terms that may be served. To promote and develop a vibrant, sustainable community that serves as a catalyst for progressive economic development and regional prosperity. Board Meetings are held at 11:00am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Brooks Board Room located at 2664 Flight Nurse, San Antonio, Texas 78235. For more information, please click here. City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs: The commission is composed of sixteen members who serve upon appointment by their governing body officer and serve until replaced. Appointed by the Mayor, City Council, County Judge and County Commissioners with each appointing their own representative to the commission. To improve the quality of life of seniors in San Antonio and Bexar County through: Support of Senior Services and Resources, Advocacy and Outreach. Meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am in the Bexar County Purchasing Building. For more information, please click here.   SA2020 Commission on Strengthening Family Well-being: The SA2020 Commission on Strengthening Family Well-Being, works in concert with stakeholders, SA2020, and the Department of Human Services to help meet the family well-being and safety net goals, indicators, and measure identified during the SA2020 process. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of Human Services and City Council on matters affecting the well-being of San Antonio residents and families. Meetings are every other month at Willie C Velasquez Center, 1302 N Zarzamora St, San Antonio, Texas 78205. For more information, please click here. Big thank you to our outgoing Boards and Commissions members: Mike Asmus, LaJuana Hill Zanoni and Kevin Jackson. You all are true stewards of the community and we are so grateful for the time and energy y'all dedicated to making San Antonio a great place to live.

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