WASHINGTON
Thompson votes to eliminate Social Security pension benefit rules harming public servants
On Wednesday at press time, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he voted to pass H.R. 82, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) rules impacting the earned benefits of many retired public servants like teachers, police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, other first responders, and federal, state, and local employees who worked in both covered and non-covered jobs during their careers.
“No American should be penalized for their public service,” said Thompson. “One of my top priorities in Congress is strengthening Social Security so our seniors can continue to receive the benefits they earned from a lifetime of hard work. The WEP and the GPO are unfair, and they hurt our retired public servants. I was proud to vote to pass the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal these unfair provisions impacting many retired teachers, first responders, and government employees.”
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LAKEPORT
Become involved in local government: Deadline extended to November 19.
The City of Lakeport has opportunities for the public to become involved in local government by serving on local commissions and committees. If you have an interest in serving your community, applying for a position on a city commission or committee is a great place to start!
The City of Lakeport invites applications for the following Committees and Boards: the Measure Z Advisory Committee(MZAC), the Planning Commission, and the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee (LEDAC). These appointments would be effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Membership on these commissions and committees is voluntary. If you are interested in serving on a committee, applications are available on the City’s website.
For additional information on regarding the mission and meeting dates of each commission, please see the Maddy Act Notice at https://cms7files.revize.com/lakeportca/commissions%20and%20committees/2023%20Maddy%20Act.pdf
Applications are due by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Appointments will be made at a special meeting of the Lakeport City Council in early December (meeting date to be determined).
For additional information, please contact Hilary Britton, Deputy City Clerk, at 263-5615, Ext. 102, or by e-mail at hbritton@cityoflakeport.com. .
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CLEARLAKE
Highlands Senior Center returns to original location at 3245 Bowers Ave. after renovations
The Highlands Senior Center is thrilled to announce that we have moved back to our original location at 3245 Bowers Ave. The renovations are complete, and our doors are now open to welcome the community.
Our newly updated kitchen and storage allows our non-profit to serve more seniors by enabling us to receive donations and purchase larger quantities for a cheaper price, and there is more to come. Next year we will have landscaping installed (as we are out to bid on the project at this time) and fresh paint on the inside.
Our facility offers a warm, inviting atmosphere for all community members to enjoy. ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our seniors and supports our mission to provide a safe and enriching environment for all.
The Highlands Senior Center is dedicated to serving the senior population through various activities, programs, and services that foster well-being, community connection, and support. We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new friends into our revitalized space.
Come Visit Us!
We invite everyone to stop by, take a tour, and see the improvements firsthand. Our staff and volunteers are eager to show you around and share details about our programs and upcoming events. Join us in celebrating this exciting return to 3245 Bowers Ave. as we continue to serve the senior community and their families we cherish.
For more information, please contact: Highlands Senior Center
Phone: 707-994-3051
Email: hssc@lake.org
Visit us at our website at: hsscclearlake.org
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CLEARLAKE
City lands nearly $500,000 CalRecycle Abatement Grant
We are serious about cleaning up the blight around the City and, thanks to a nearly half-million dollar CalRecycle grant from the State of CA, we are able to raze about 40 long neglected properties in Clearlake.
Prior to cleaning up any properties that do not meet code, Code Enforcement staff takes a series of steps according to City ordinance to ensure the property owners are notified several times in writing that they either need to bring their properties up to code or the City will have them removed/abated.
We will continue to do everything possible to clean up Clearlake for a more promising tomorrow.
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