August 2024

Greetings,

As summer winds down, I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful weather and the relaxation of the season. I've been working steadily these past few months on a multitude of projects that benefit the residents of Yolo County.

Enjoy this month's newsletter and as always please contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.

With gratitude,

Oscar Villegas 

Welcome to my new Assistant Deputy

Introducing my new Assistant Deputy, Viviana Dazo. Viviana was born and raised in West Sacramento and is a recent graduate of the University of California, Merced, where she earned her B.S in Bioengineering. She participated for two years in the West Sacramento Youth Police Academy as well as the Youth Leadership Academy through SACOG. She is immersing herself in the nuances of all things Yolo County and has hit the ground running.

Congressman Mike Thompson presents a $432,291.00 check to the Clarksburg Fire Protection District

Congressman Mike Thompson was able to secure funds in the amount of $432,291.00 for the Clarksburg Fire Protection District to upgrade equipment. A new water tender was purchased with funds. This new vehicle is critical as there are few fire hydrants available in the area. The replacement of aging equipment helps make the Clarksburg community safer, especially in these times of extreme fire danger.



River Cats Game with Downtown Streets Team

Baseball – our national pastime! On July 30^th, I was able to provide tickets to the DST to attend a River Cats game. The DST “builds Teams that restore dignity, inspire hope, and provide a pathway to recover from homelessness.” You may see the men and women on the streets of West Sacramento in their yellow shirts picking up trash. If you do, give them a honk and a wave.

Bat Talk and Walk with the Yolo County Basin Foundation

Another beautiful summer night and successful evening at our annual Bat Talk and Walk on July 31st. If you have never attended this fun-filled and informative event, you have another chance next year. In the spring, my office will be posting on social media the 2025 date. Be sure and sign up as soon as you see the advertisement for this event as it always reaches maximum capacity.

SACOG Denver Study Mission

I attended SACOG’s Denver Study Mission June 26^th-28^th. This study mission shows us how Denver has gone about tackling issues of housing, homelessness, infill, and transportation – all key issues similar to those facing our region. I returned home with inspirations in how to utilize what I learned for the benefit our community.

Tour of Yolo County Central Landfill with CSAC President Bruce Gibson

On August 7^th, Supervisor Lucas Frerichs and I hosted CSAC President Bruce Gibson on a tour of our Yolo County Landfill and updated him on our Crisis Now initiative. CSAC serves as a voice for California’s 58 counties and focuses on educating the public about the importance and need for county programs. Our Yolo County Landfill uses progressive composting techniques to maintain thousands of tons through organic waste processing. Our Crisis Now Program is focused on providing easier access to crisis care and mental health services to ensure that residents of the county are helped in a timely manner. You can read more about it using the link below.

CSAC President Bruce Gibson Continues County Tour Series in Yolo County - California State Association of Counties

Volunteer to Serve on a Board/Committee/ Council

Are you interested in serving on a Board/Committee/Council as a representative for District 1 (West Sacramento and Clarksburg) for the County of Yolo? If so, there are currently District 1 vacancies on the following Board/Committees:

·       Commission on Aging and Adult Services (District 1 opening and at large)

·       Community Services Action Board (District 1 opening)

·       In-Home Support Services Advisory Board (District 1 opening)

·       Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (District 1 opening)

·       Library Advisory Board (District 1 opening)

·       Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Advisory Board (parent of children eligible for state health services)

·       Parks, Recreation & Wildlife Advisory Committee (District 1 opening)

·       Transportation Advisory Committee (District 1 opening)

Please visit the following page to obtain detailed information or the Board/Committees: Advisory Bodies | Yolo County

Contact our office if you have any questions at (916) 375-6440.

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