Back to School Drive Thru Part 1
We had a great time hosting our District 7 Back to School Drive Thru this past Saturday. With the help of our District 7 schools, we provided school supplies, food support and community resources to over 200 students and their families. The best part of the event: having school counselors and principals there to greet students.
We look forward to hosting a second drive thru this month for NISD schools!
A huge thank you to our event partners including the San Antonio Food Bank, the United States Census Bureau, Metro Health, Neighborhood & Housing Services, Human Services, SAWS, CPS, the San Antonio Public Library & Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.
City Council Presentation on Funding Options for Edwards Aquifer Protection
City Council will discuss the future of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program this Thursday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. You can watch on Spectrum Cable Channel 21, Grande Cable Channel 20, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and Digital Antenna Channel 16.1 or online at www.sanantonio.gov/TVSA.
If you have any questions for me to consider asking, please email them to district7@sanantonio.gov with "Edwards Aquifer" in the subject line.
Homeless Outreach Coordinator Coming to District 7
This next budget year, the City's homelessness efforts are going to take a turn for the better.
The proposed budget includes a Homeless Outreach Coordinator for every council district, including District 7. Outreach coordinators connect homeless individuals to supportive social services by building trust with them.
My colleague, Councilman Treviño, tested this approach this summer and found that outreach coordinators can be very effective at connecting unhoused residents with social services.
Since July, the District 1 Homeless Outreach Coordinator has helped 30 unhoused residents get off the street. That's a remarkable success rate. Soon, we'll have the same approach in District 7.
Happy Labor Day Weekend
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend, District 7, and stay safe! This weekend, we honor the contributions of American workers. Remember that City and County parks are closed this weekend. The District 7 Council Office will also be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
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Councilwoman Sandoval Hosts Drive-Thru School Supply Pick Up for Vulnerable Families |
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The District 7 Team joined volunteers and community organizations to help distribute much needed school supplies and pre-packaged meals to families in the district as part of our effort to help our most vulnerable community members during this time.
Are you or anyone you know struggling with food or rental assistance? Contact our office at 210-207-0870 or email us at district7@sanantonio.gov to get you connected with the help you need. |
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Nani Falcone Dog Park Improvements Complete |
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The Nani Falcone Dog Park improvements are complete and both sides are open!
Upcoming improvements at Nani Falcone include the installation of solar lights in the parking lots and wheel stops in the existing turf parking areas.
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Talking About Health: Population Health Advisory Council Meeting |
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The Population Health Advisory Council invited Councilwomen Sandoval and Andrews-Sullivan this week to discuss health inequities in San Antonio. The Council is one of several community organizations committed to supporting the efforts of City Council and City staff to address health disparities in our City.
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"San Antonio’s civilian municipal employees will not get pay raises for the next two years under the city’s upcoming budget, though they could pay lower health insurance premiums to make up for that as officials grapple with budget shortfalls spurred by the pandemic."
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"For 30 years, Doris Griffin has fought for seniors to receive the dignity and respect she believes is often lacking."
Our very own District 7 neighbor, Doris Griffin, was featured on the Express-News. During this difficult time, she hasn't stopped advocating for seniors in our community.
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The Where I Live series by the San Antonio Report aims to highlight vibrant neighborhoods in our city. In the most recent article, Fernando was able to capture his love for Jefferson Terrace and his District 7 community.
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City announces Labor Day holiday schedule of City services |
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To see a full list of city services that will remain open and which will be closed for Mon, September 7, click here.
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City of San Antonio and Bexar County Parks will be Closed for Labor Day Weekend |
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City of San Antonio and Bexar County announce closures of City and County parks for the Labor Day weekend. All City parks will be closed to the public effective Friday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m. until Tuesday, September 8 at 5 a.m. All County parks and park amenities will be closed to the public effective Friday, September 4 at 9:00 p.m. until Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m. Click here for more information.
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CDC orders a nationwide eviction moratorium through the end of the year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 |
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- The Center for Disease Control, with guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, enacted an eviction moratorium from September 4, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
- The eviction protections apply to tenants/renters who rent from a landlord, owner of a residential property, or another person with a right to pursue evictions.
- Covered renters shall not be evicted from any residential property in any jurisdiction.
- Nothing in this order precludes evictions based on a tenant, lessee, or resident:
- engaging in criminal activity while on the premises;
- threatening the health or safety of other residents;
- damaging or posing an immediate and significant risk of damage to property;
- violating any applicable building codes, health ordinance, or similar regulation relating to health and safety;
- violating any other contractual obligation, other than the timely payment of rent or similar housing-related payment (including non-payment or late payment of fees, penalties, or interest).
- This order does not mean renters no longer owe rent. Property owners/ landlords can still charge and collect fees, penalties, or interest as a result of failure to pay rent or other or other housing payment on a timely basis, under the terms of your lease.
- This order shall be enforced by Federal authorities and cooperating State and local authorities. A person or organization violating this order may be subject to fines.
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City of San Antonio Launches COVID-19 Workforce Recovery Program |
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The City of San Antonio has partnered with Workforce Solutions Alamo, Alamo Colleges, Project Quest, and other workforce development agencies to offer free workforce training and education to San Antonio residents who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to find out more.
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Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 AM | Agenda
City Council Special Budget Session
Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 PM | Agenda
Public Comment
Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 PM | Agenda
City Council A Session
Thursday, September 10 at 9:00 AM | Agenda
City Council Special Session on Funding Options for Edwards Aquifer Protection Program
Thursday, September 10 at 1:00 PM | Agenda
Governance Committee
Friday, September 11 at 10:00 AM | Agenda
Public Safety Committee
Friday, September 11 at 1:00 PM | Agenda
Culture and Neighborhood Services
Friday, September 11 at 2:00 PM | Agenda
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Centro San Antonio Community Survey |
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Centro San Antonio is conducting a survey in partnership with SA2020 to ensure Centro’s work is responsive and relevant to how San Antonians experience Downtown. Make your voice heard and take the survey here.
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City of San Antonio Financing & Housing Recovery Center |
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The new Financial and Housing Recovery Center is a central location where you can call for help with any of the assistance programs administered by the City of San Antonio. Please call 210-207-5910 for an appointment. Please leave a message if no one answers. Click here for more information.
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Applications are now open for the City of San Antonio's Civil Service Commission |
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Interested in serving you city? Applications are now open to apply. Please view the minimum requirements to apply. If you have any questions, you can call Sarah Bilger at 210-207-8719 or email Sarah.Bilder@Sanantonio.gov. Click here to apply. |
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Metro Health Warns of Calls From COVID-19 Scammers |
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These scammers may call and pose as a contact tracer for Metro Health but will try to obtain personal information such as a social security number and/or a credit card number.
Metro Health Staff will never ask for your social security number and personal banking information. Most importantly, staff will not ask for payment. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, staff will ask you to provide information such as your name, date of birth, address and where you were to help in the notification of people who might need to be quarantined to stop the spread of the virus. Click here to learn more.
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Historic Homeowner Fair 2020 Goes Virtual! |
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The Historic Homeowner Fair is a free event hosted by the Office of Historic Preservation that brings together owners of aging and historic homes with local professionals, and educates homeowners about caring for and maintaining their properties.
This year’s event will feature an online exhibit hall where you can connect with local businesses. a full day of programming, including sessions where local renovators will share key lessons learned during their projects. Click here to learn more.
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Labor Day Weekend Reminder |
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Neighbors, let's reduce our risk of contracting COVID-19 this Labor Day Weekend by avoiding large gatherings with multiple households and wearing a mask when social distancing isn’t possible.
Visit cdc.gov/coronavirus for more info on steps you can take to care for yourself and help protect others in your home and community.
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Click any of the following buttons for reliable information about COVID-19. Additionally, you can text COSAGOV to 55000 to receive SMS text message updates. |
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The following buttons link to community resources should you need any assistance. If you need a service that is not listed below, please contact our office at 210-207-0870 or by email at District7@SanAntonio.gov. |
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See a full listing of resources here. |
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Looking for a way to help your neighbors during this time? Here are a few ideas: |
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See more ideas on how to get involved here. |
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During this time, the District 7 Office is continuing to work for you. We are taking the following precautions to protect your health and ours:
- We are taking your phone calls and emails.
- We are calling into neighborhood association and HOA meetings. If you would like help hosting a video or conference call for your NA/HOA meeting, call us!
- We are postponing in-person office events for the time being.
Please note, we will not be available Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
We appreciate your understanding.
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