Dear Friends,
Long ago, well in 1984, I worked hard with family and friends and was elected to the Napa City Council. Part of that work was going door to door, talking to Napa’s citizens. I’m sure I knocked on close to 30,000 doors. What I found was a way to find out what was going on in the neighborhoods. What I found was issues beyond the headlines, beyond what was discussed in council meetings. I found what was in people’s hearts.
Since 1984, I have built on that relationship, and have continued walking and knocking on citizens’ doors at least 100 days a year. That is, until this last year and a half and COVID. That has pretty well stopped the knocking and talking. I am hoping next year’s circumstances will be different.
You may have noticed that in 2020 the political discourse has ratcheted up, and has gotten very heated and often extreme. People are screaming in public about drop dead issues, agree with me 100% or you are dead to me. I want to get beyond that one nuclear issue. I’m going to give you a non-exhaustive list of issues. Look at them, think about it, then pick three, and reply to with them. Now, I said this list is non-exhaustive, so please feel free to add any issue that may be of supreme importance to you.
We can talk about the results in future newsletters.
1. Affordable housing
2. Repair/maintenance of roads
3. Diversity, equity and inclusion
4. Too much focus on tourist
5. Climate change
6. COVID enforcement
7. Water future
8. Mental health issues
9. Crime
10. Fire disasters and follow up work
11. Diversifying Napa’s economy
12. People without homes
13. Undocumented workers
14. Growth and development
15. Other issue
Just hit rely and type in your issues. More to come.
Very Sincerely,
Brad
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Connecting You to the Latest COVID-19 News
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On June 15, Napa County aligned with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the State of California to fully reopen, removing capacity and distancing restrictions for most businesses and activities.
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City of Napa: Get Your Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor
The City of Napa has partnered with Flume Water to bring residents exclusive savings on the Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor.
The Flume’ device allows you to monitor your water use from your smartphone, 24/7. What's even better is that It will even alert you to possible leaks.
Flume installs easily in just minutes and it gives you the power to:
- Monitor your indoor and outdoor water use anytime from anywhere
- Reduce your water bills with monthly budgets
- Detect and put a stop to leaks immediately
A limited number of Flume Smart Home Water Monitors are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more here.
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DEA Drug-Take-Back-Day is Saturday, October 23rd |
All household-generated medications, such as tablets, capsules, inhalers and liquids and controlled substances will be accepted. Sharps must be in a puncture proof container.
Sponsored by: Kaiser Permanente; Calistoga & St. Helena Police Dept.; City of Napa Recycling Division; DEA;
Napa County Public Works; Napa County Sheriff; Napa Sanitation District; and UVWMA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Day of the Dead Altar/ Día de los muertos ofrenda
Calistoga Library:
Monday, October 18th - Wednesday, November 3rd
Lunes 18 de octubre - Miércoles 3 de noviembre
Napa Library:
Monday, October 25th - Wednesday, November 3rd
Lunes 25 de octubre - Miércoles 3 de noviembre
In honor of Day of the Dead, the Calistoga and Napa libraries will have community altars open to the public during open hours. We invite everyone to bring copies of photos, written stories, and memories to honor and celebrate our ancestors.
En honor de Día de los muertos las bibliotecas de Calistoga y Napa tendrán ofrendas comunitarias abiertas al público durante las horas de apertura. Los invitamos a todos que traigan copias de fotos, historias escritas, y recuerdos para honrar y celebrar nuestros antepasados.
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Opportunity to Support the Air District’s Community Engagement and Environmental Justice Efforts:
Information on Request for Qualifications
October 2021
The Air District is committed to expanding opportunities for people living in low-income communities, limited-English proficient communities, and Environmental Justice communities to shape Air District actions that improve the air they breathe. They are excited to share an opportunity to partner with the Air District to expand community engagement efforts. Please help disseminate this announcement to organizations, women and minority-owned businesses, and individuals with experience engaging environmental justice communities, low-income communities and/or communities of color.
Virtual Informational Webinar on October 27
Attendees will have an opportunity to answer questions and get answers on the Air District’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Community Engagement Support.
WHAT This Request for Qualifications aims to identify organizations and individuals the Air District may contract with to assist with community and stakeholder group formation and coordination, community meeting logistics, multi-cultural media and communications, and facilitation services in support of various programs. Join our webinar to:
• Learn about the goals and objectives of the work outlined in the Request for Qualifications and how to apply
• Ask questions about the Request for Qualifications
Attendance during the workshop is not required to apply but strongly encouraged. A recording will be available.
WHO
Organizations, community groups and individuals including, community-based organizations, women and minority-owned businesses, not-for profit organizations, non-government organizations, faith-based organizations, or consultants.
DATE
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, from 10:30 to 12:00 PM Pacific Time
MORE INFO
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Marin Clean Energy’s Energy Expert Series takes a deep dive into complex energy topics for our customers. Utility power purchasing is a balancing act. MCE must ensure enough power is purchased to meet customer needs while keeping rates affordable. Check out their recent blog to learn more about the process of purchasing energy and how MCE serves our customers.
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News from Napa Resource Conservation District |
Re-Oaking the North Bay
Do you have property here in Napa County that you think might be a great spot to plant some native oak trees? You're in luck, because Napa County Resource Conservation District can help!
Napa RCD is available to help you decide if your property needs more trees, if your property is suitable for native oaks, and if so, what species should be planted. You can start by taking a look at the Re-Oak North Bay Strategic Plan. This document is available printed at the Napa and Sonoma RCD offices, and also online here.
Next, you can contact us for a site visit! If your property is evaluated to be a good location for planting native oaks, we will share our acorns, protocols, and can often provide materials to ensure that your acorns have the best chance we can give them of growing into mighty oaks.
If you are interested in planting oaks on your property, please contact Frances Knapczyk at Frances@NapaRCD.org or 707-287-6995.
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"Scoop the Poop" Contest
Contest Alert! Post a photo with your pet on Instagram and tag @NapaRCD and use the hashtag #scoopitnapa to be entered to win a custom pet portrait from @PortraitsbyJAS. Contest ends November 1.
Volunteer! Napa RCD will be at Alston Park every Thursday in October from 3-6pm. They'll provide buckets and poop scoopers. Drop in, say hi, and clean up!
Why? Pet waste is a bacterial pollutant. It can pollute the soil, and, if left on the ground, it can get washed into waterways during the rainy season. All pet waste should be disposed of in landfill garbage bins.
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New and Improved! Stream Watch Community Science Project
Adding Your Stream Observations Just Got a Little Easier
Stream Watch is a community science project in partnership with Napa RCD and Napa County to monitor the flow status of streams in the Napa River Watershed.
This summer, Napa County's technical wizards updated the website at which you upload observations. Hopefully you'll find that the new platform is easy to use and nice to look at!
We also made it easier for the public to view observations made throughout the watershed by our community scientists; check it out here.
707-690-3117.
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Board of Supervisors Meetings |
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Join the Board of Supervisors on November 2 & 16 at 9:00 a.m. on the third floor of the Napa County Administration Building — 1195 Third Street, Suite 310, Napa or via Zoom.
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Stay In Touch:
Office: (707) 253-4828
For meetings or other inquiries, please contact my Aide, Leah Doyle-Stevens.
Office: (707) 254-4154
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Brad graduated from a local high school in Napa and attended the University of California – Santa Cruz, where he earned a degree in Political Science and Elementary Education. He began his teaching career in 1977 and spent the first ten years teaching emotionally disturbed adolescents. By 1987, Brad began teaching social studies at Redwood Middle School and eventually Silverado Middle School. When elected to the Napa City Council in 1984 and as Mayor for the City of Napa, Brad split his time between his passion for teaching and public service. In 1998, he was elected to the Napa County Board of Supervisors and served as the representative for District 1 in 1999.
Brad enjoys gardening, playing basketball, running 300 days a year, and hiking with his grandson and kids. He is married to Kathy and together they have five children: Gretchen, Fritz, Max, Eric, and Alex. Gretchen is a property manager in Fremont and has a son, Xavier. Fritz lives in Santa Cruz where he manages a Sprouts store while Max is a social worker in Philadelphia. Eric is a student with an advanced degree and Alex is a newly minted doctor.
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