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The City of Oakley's Weekly e-Newsletter
Aug. 11th/ Volume 3 Issue 6
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Fishing Derby is Tomorrow
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 The City of Oakley is hosting the 13th Annual Kids Fishing Derby tomorrow at the Antioch/Oakley Pier off of Bridgehead Road. The Derby is for children up to age 15 and registration is FREE.
Didn't get a chance to pre-register? No problem. We will register the day of the event at the pier from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. The Kids Derby runs from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., followed by a short Delta Fishing demonstration, awards, and free lunch. Free bait will be available. Please bring your fishing pole, as only few loaner poles will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Mental Health First Aid Training Builds Consciousness
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Over twenty people arrived at New Lifeline Ministries Church on Saturday, August 6, to participate in the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in partnership with New Lifeline Ministries and the You, Me, We = Oakley! Program (YMWO). The eight hour training was designed to provide attendees the skills they need to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
This training was a continuation of efforts started in 2014 by Oakley clergy to raise awareness of crisis intervention and suicide prevention services in East Contra Costa County. Thanks to the partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and YMWO, clergy plan to continue to bring consciousness to the region. Oakley Youth Advisory Council Chairman and YMWO Project Committee member, Simon Mendez, attended the training on Saturday and stated that it was a great experience. Mendez explained, "I walked away with tools that could come in handy and I feel more comfortable having conversations about suicide. I'm confident I can recognize the signs and I know how to approach someone that may be in crisis."
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City Council Meeting Debrief
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At the Tuesday, August 9th Meeting of the City Council/City Council Acting as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting the Council:
- Honored the Boys Track and Field Team for winning the NCS Scholastic Team, for the Tri-Valley Area, for the Spring of 2016 with a GPA of 3.33.
- Recognized the Freedom High School 2016 Dance Line Team for having received the CIF North Coast Section Scholastic Championship Team Award for Winter 2016, having earned a GPA of 3.52.
- Heard a presentation by Patty Finfrock of California Department of Water Resources regarding the Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Wetland and Restoration Project
- Received an update from Fire Chief Hugh Henderson, regarding the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
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Applications to Participate in the Utility Box Mural Project are Due Aug. 19th
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The City of Oakley is seeking artists to showcase their artwork on 10 utility boxes located throughout Oakley. The goal of this project is to beautify Oakley, deter unsightly graffiti on utility boxes, and bring art into unexpected places. Utility boxes should reflect the surrounding environment and showcase Oakley's rich agricultural history and our unique appeal as, "A Place for Families in the Heart of the Delta".
Applications must be submitted to the City of Oakley Recreation Division at 3231 Main Street, Oakley by 5:00 p.m., on August 19, 2016. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information visit our website.
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Save the Date- Floor Shaking will Happen at our Next Summer Concert
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Join us on Saturday, August 20th for a summer concert featuring "The Floorshakers". The concert will be held at the Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Admission and parking is free. The Floorshakers are a well-known local band that has taken their funk, soul and rock and roll music to all of the bay area through past performances. Guests may bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner or pick up dinner or a tasty snack at one of the many restaurants downtown.
For more information, call Cindy (925) 625-7044 or email: coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us .
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Election Run Down (As of Thurs. Aug. 11th)
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The City of Oakley will conduct its next General Municipal Election on November 8, 2016. Voters will select three members to serve on the Oakley City Council.
Residents who have pulled papers and filed and are qualified candidates for the election:
- Claire Alaura
- Stephen DeMarco
- Dezi Pina
- Kevin Romick
Residents who have pulled papers and filed and we are waiting to hear from the County if they have qualified as candidates for the election:
Residents who have pulled papers, but have not filed:
- Randi Adler
- Gabrial Anderson
- Michael Dupray
- Conrad Fromme
- Doug Hardcastle
- Joseph Healy
- Ayore Riaunda
Those that have pulled papers must file the paperwork by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12th to continue on the process. Should an incumbent not file, this deadline gets extended (for non-incumbents only) until Wednesday, August 17th.
Filing papers may be obtained during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main Street in Oakley. A nominee must be a registered voter residing within the City of Oakley. Individuals who are interested in running for office are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the City Clerk or Election Official to review and obtain papers to run for office. For additional information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 925-625-7013.
Elections updates, announcing the names of those who have pulled papers will be provided at the conclusion of the business day via the City's Facebook page and a weekly summary provided via the city's e-newsletter.
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City Hall Business Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm and Fridays from 8am-5pm
City Hall is closed the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month
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