LAKE COUNTY
Committee forming to plan community visioning forums focused on promoting tolerance, respect, equity and inclusion in Lake County
On Tuesday, February 23, the Lake County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed “Promoting Tolerance, Respect, Equity and Inclusion” among their utmost priorities:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnmnWM70JFI
This historic moment was punctuated by each Supervisor reading a portion of the proclamation, and affirming their commitment to hosting Community Visioning Forums to unearth priorities in the following categories:
- Meaningful actions and activities that will build bridges where there may be walls;
- Fostering tolerance, respect, understanding, equity and inclusion;
- Promotion non-violence and non-violent conflict resolution;
- Focusing resources on underlying causes and conditions that lead to inequitable resource and justice distribution; and
- Relevant solutions for any social injustices, as they may come to light.
Board members are working to develop these listening sessions now, and looking for four community members that can help ensure they are inclusive and effective.
Does the Board’s proclamation resonate with you? Do you have experience designing effective and engaging events? Please consider being a part of this historic effort, by applying for a spot on our Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee:
http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Boards.htm
“For nearly 80 years,” notes Lake County’s District 4 Supervisor, Tina Scott, “Americans have cast the vision that our nation should be, ‘indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.’ That isn’t a simple objective that can be outlined once, accomplished, and crossed off a list. It is a call, in everything we do, to ask the hard questions, and strive toward a more perfect union.”
“It is also a demand to develop policies that offer all of our neighbors an equal opportunity to thrive,” continues District 3 Supervisor, Eddie Crandell. “It is a privilege to partner with and inspire Lake County residents to promote that ideal.”
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LAKE COUNTY
March 26 Walnut Blight virtual meeting and discussion
Jim Adaskaveg, Dept. of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, UC Riverside, Rachel Elkins, Pomology Farm Advisor (Emeritus), UC Cooperative Extension, Lake and Mendocino Counties will conduct an informal presentation/discussion session to inform local growers and others making decisions concerning walnut blight in the event of continuing wet conditions through the spring.
The presentation takes place Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada); Sign in begins 9:30 a.m.
The public can join the Zoom meeting (No pre-registration required) at:
https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/97946608180?pwd=dGx1OUxWUGNxaDlyQ3pWYkczTkxDUT09
Meeting ID: 979 4660 8180 and passcode: 122825. Prospective attendees can also attend via a phone number. Find your local number: https://ucanr.zoom.us/u/ajkneNABb
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WASHINGTON D.C.
USDA invests $266 million to improve rural community facilities and essential services in 16 states and Puerto Rico
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $266 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly 3 million rural residents in 16 states and Puerto Rico. This funding includes $156 million to support health-care-related improvements and emergency response services that will benefit nearly 1 million rural residents in nine states and Puerto Rico.
USDA is investing in 41 projects through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The assistance will fund a variety of essential community services, including emergency response vehicles and equipment.
These investments are going to Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Puerto Rico.
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