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Nominate a 2021 Woman of the Year!

Nominate a 2021 Woman of the Year!

Feb 8, 2021 | Act Now!, News

In celebration of Women’s History Month…

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Dear Resident, 

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Councilmember Esmeralda Soria will host her 7th Annual Women of the Year Awards, honoring women throughout Council District 1 who exemplify courage, strength, vision, and are passionate about empowering our community.

Award categories: 

  • Business
  • Community Engagement/Advocacy
  • Education
  • Health & Wellness
  • Youth (Ages 14-22)
  • Arts & Culture
  • Public Safety/Military 

Nominees must live, volunteer or work in Fresno Council District One. District One is located in west-central Fresno and includes neighborhoods around Tower District, Fresno City College, Fresno High School, Quigley Park, Lions Park, Central High School, and neighborhoods west of Highway 99 (south of Shaw Avenue). 

Submissions are due Tuesday, March 2, 2021. You can email a paper nomination to District1@fresno.gov or mail to
Councilmember Esmeralda Soria at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. 

Feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or concerns at

(559) 621-7817 or via email at District1@fresno.gov. 

We are here to serve you!

Sincerely, 


Esmeralda Soria
Fresno City Councilmember
District 1 

More News in District 1!

Please find COVID-19 Resource Links below: 

PLEASE FIND UPDATED EMERGENCY ORDER  AND COVID-19 UPDATES HERE: www.Fresno.gov/coronavirus/
APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT/DISABILITY BENEFITS OR PAID FAMILY LEAVE:
www.edd.ca.gov
APPLY FOR SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM:
www.SBA.gov
GET ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES:
www.fresnoedc.com/covid19
MEDI-CAL COVERAGE FOR ALL:
www.DHCS.ca.gov

 

Contact our office with any questions at (559) 621-7817 or at District1@fresno.gov 

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Fresno, CA 93721

Nominations for Measure P Commission Before 6PM Feb 8

Nominations for Measure P Commission Before 6PM Feb 8

Feb 7, 2021 | Act Now!, News, Volunteer Opportunities

Submit Your Nominations!

Measure P calls for a nine-member Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission to help the City provide transparency and accountability to voters while ensuring proper planning and budgeting over time.

Learn more about the Commission requirements, responsibilities, and submit your nominations by visiting FresnoForParks.com/Nominate

*NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 6:00PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2021*

Measure P calls for a nine-member Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission to help the City provide transparency and accountability to voters while ensuring proper planning and budgeting over time.

Under the City of Fresno’s Charter, Commission members are to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Commissioners must be registered to vote within the city limits of Fresno, not including county islands. No compensation is anticipated for service on the Commission, and Commissioners may not be paid officeholders or City employees. Appointments are to four-year terms.

The Fresno for Parks coalition which sponsored Measure P wants to help the City ensure that members reflect the cultural, demographic, and geographic diversity of the City of Fresno, with equitable representation by Commissioners residing in highest-need neighborhoods. Information collected in these nomination surveys will be shared with the Mayor and Council Members.

The Commission includes designated seats for members with demonstrated expertise in community parks and open space management; youth development or recreation programs; trails and San Joaquin River Parkway development and programming; and arts and culture programming.

California Democrats are working to bring relief to small businesses

California Democrats are working to bring relief to small businesses

Feb 5, 2021 | Act Now!, News, Party News

Small businesses drive California’s economy, employ nearly half of all private sector employees and create two-thirds of new jobs.

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Has your business been impacted by coronavirus?
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Small businesses drive California’s economy, employ nearly half of all private sector employees and create two-thirds of new jobs. As California faces challenges due to the global pandemic, California Democrats continue to prioritize the health of every person while fighting for small business relief.

That’s why Governor Gavin Newsom and California Democratic leaders established California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. The program has already awarded over $225 million to more than 21,000 small businesses with 77% of selected applicants being from underserved and disadvantaged communities.

And that’s just the beginning. There’s another $237.5 million up for grabs in the second round of funding. If you are a small business owner who has been impacted by COVID-19, apply for this small business grant by February 8th!
APPLY NOW » For more information on grant requirements and eligibility, along with links to application tips and webinars, visit CAReliefGrant.com

It’s like Asm. Wendy Carrillo said, “Small businesses are the backbone of our state economy. They shape the character, culture and authenticity of our neighborhoods and create opportunities for Californians to thrive and achieve the American Dream.”

Apply today: careliefgrant.com

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UPDATES: 2/4/21 Council Meeting and COVID-19

UPDATES: 2/4/21 Council Meeting and COVID-19

Feb 5, 2021 | News

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Dear Resident,

I know many of you are not able to attend our Council Meetings because of work or other obligations, so I wanted to provide an update on what was voted on related to our district. As a reminder, the next City Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. 

As always, you can watch the Council Meeting live on our Facebook page , the City of Fresno’s Facebook page, TV Comcast Channel 96, TV AT&T channel 99, or on CMAC.TV/GOV/. Comments for agenda items can be emailed to clerk@fresno.gov. 

Thursday, February 4, 2021 Council Meeting

1S -Resolution to appropriate $5,473,200 to extend rental assistance service contracts with the following City of Fresno Housing Retention Grant Program administrators for distribution of Emergency Rental Assistance program funds (APROVED):
1. Reading and Beyond
2. The Fresno Center
3. Centro La Familia
4. Education and Leadership Foundation
5. Jakara Fresno
6. West Fresno Family Resource Center

Upcoming Events

 

A great opportunity for District 3 residents to share your vision for your neighborhood and to learn more about Mayor Dyer’s priorities for #OneFresno

WHEN: Thursday, February 11, 2021
5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.

WHERE: via ZOOM


Register here: https://bit.ly/3oss7XU

COVID-19 Testing Sites in D3


Tuesdays – Central East High Campus, Chukchansi Ballpark, and Fresno EOC Plaza

Wednesdays – Fresno Fairgrounds West Parking Lot, The Valley Inn (every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month)

Thursdays – Mary Ella Brown Community Center

To view the complete Testing Sites list and time, please click here. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Currently, there are two sites offering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 75+ and Healthcare Workers.
1- Fresno Fairgrounds
2- Sierra Pacific Orthopedics Center
For more info, please visit
the County of Fresno’s website.

Rental Assistance

On Thursday, February 4, 2021 Fresno City Council approved a resolution to appropriate $5,473,200 to extend rental assistance service contracts with the following City of Fresno Housing Retention Grant Program administrators for distribution of Emergency Rental Assistance program funds. This money will help thousands of residents who are struggling to pay their rent and utility bills due to the pandemic. There are requirements that must be met to receive the grant. For more information about the grant requirements and how to contact the organizations, click here.
1. Reading and Beyond
2. The Fresno Center
3. Centro La Familia
4. Education and Leadership Foundation
5. Jakara Fresno
6. West Fresno Family Resource Center

 

Eviction Moratorium

On January 29, 2021 Governor Newsom signed SB 91 extending the statewide eviction moratorium through
June 30, 2021. The signed legislation will not only protect renters facing economic hardships due to the pandemic, but it will also bring relief to small property owners needing mortgage payment assistance.

Food Distributions

WHO: Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
WHAT: Drive-Thru Food Distribution
WHEN: every Saturday at 10:00 AM (Jan. 30 – Mar. 27)
WHERE: 302 Fresno Street, Ste 102 Fresno, CA
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SAFR – Senior Aid for Food and Resources City of Fresno
The Senior Aid for Food and Resources (SAFR) Program will restart for a month and signups will begin Monday, Feb 8th at 9 am. The dates are as followed:

  • February 10th at Logan Park
  • February 11th at Vinland Park
  • February 12th at Al Radka Park 

 The SAFR Program was created to provide groceries to seniors to limit their exposure to the coronavirus. This program is in partnership with Pardini’s catering and local food suppliers, where seniors will be provided with groceries on a weekly basis through a contactless drive-thru method.

Requirements:
-65 or older
-Resident of the City of Fresno
-NO Income Requirement
-1 grocery box per household (first-come, first-served)
-Weekly sign-ups

California Business Relief Grant

  • Available to small business or small nonprofits operating in California.
  • Round 2 applications opened February 2, 2021.
  • Round 2 is the final application window for the Small Business Relief Grant. Applicants who applied but did not receive funds in round 1 do not need to apply again. They will automatically be entered in round 2.

For more information, visit the website: CAReliefGrant.com 


Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program provides loans to help fund payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, worker protection costs related to COVID-19, etc.

Learn more about PPP here: http://bit.ly/PPPmoreinfo

Querido residente,

Sé que muchos de ustedes no pueden asistir a nuestras reuniones del consejo debido al trabajo u otras obligaciones, así que quería brindarles una actualización sobre lo que se votó en relación con nuestro distrito. Como recordatorio, la próxima Reunión del Concejo Municipal se llevará a cabo el jueves 18 de febrero de 2021 a las 9:00 a.m.

Como siempre, puede ver la reunión del consejo en vivo en nuestra página de Facebook, la página de Facebook de la ciudad de Fresno, el canal 96 de TV Comcast, el canal 99 de TV AT&T o en CMAC.TV/GOV/. Los comentarios sobre los puntos de la agenda se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a clerk@fresno.gov.

Jueves, Febrero 4, 2021 Reunión del Consejo


1S -Resolución para asignar $5,473,200 para extender los contratos de servicio de asistencia de alquiler con los siguientes administradores del Programa de Subsidios de Retención de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Fresno para la distribución de fondos del programa (APROBADO).

1. Reading and Beyond
2. The Fresno Center
3. Centro La Familia
4. Education and Leadership Foundation
5. Jakara Fresno
6. West Fresno Family Resource Center

Próximos Eventos

Una oportunidad para que los residentes del Distrito 3 compartan su visión de su vecindario y aprendan más sobre las prioridades del alcalde Dyer para #OneFresno

CUÁNDO: jueves 11 de febrero de 2021
5:30 pm. – 6:30 pm.

DÓNDE: vía ZOOM

Registrar aquí: https://bit.ly/3oss7XU

Asistencia de alquiler


El jueves 4 de febrero de 2021, el Ayuntamiento de Fresno aprobó una resolución para asignar $5,473,200 para extender los contratos de servicio de asistencia de alquiler con los siguientes administradores del Programa de Subsidios de Retención de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Fresno para la distribución de fondos del programa. Este dinero ayudará a miles de residentes que luchan por pagar el alquiler y las facturas de servicios públicos debido a la pandemia. Hay requisitos que se deben cumplir para recibir la ayuda. Para obtener más información sobre los requisitos de la ayuda y cómo comunicarse con las organizaciones, haga clic aquí.

1. Reading & Beyond
2. Fresno Center
3. Centro La Familia
4. Fundación Educación y Liderazgo
5. Jakara Fresno
6. West Fresno Family Resource Center

Moratoria de desalojo


El 29 de enero de 2021, el gobernador Newsom firmó la SB 91 extendiendo la moratoria de desalojo en todo el estado a través de 30 de junio de 2021. La legislación firmada no solo protegerá a los inquilinos que enfrentan dificultades económicas debido a la pandemia, sino que también brindará alivio a los pequeños propietarios que necesiten asistencia para el pago de la hipoteca.

Distribuciones de alimentos

QUIÉN: Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
QUÉ: Distribución de alimentos en el automóvil
CUÁNDO: todos los sábados a las 10:00 a.m. (del 30 de enero al 27 de marzo)
DÓNDE: 302 Fresno Street, Ste 102 Fresno, CA

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SAFR – Senior Aid for Food and Resources City of Fresno
El Programa Senior Aid for Food and Resources (SAFR) se reiniciará durante un mes y las inscripciones comenzarán el lunes 8 de febrero a las 9 am. Las fechas son las siguientes:

  • 10 de febrero en Logan Park
  • 11 de febrero en Vinland Park
  • 12 de febrero en Al Radka Park

El programa SAFR se creó para proporcionar alimentos a las personas mayores para limitar su exposición al coronavirus. Este programa se realiza en asociación con los proveedores de catering y alimentos locales, donde las personas mayores recibirán comestibles semanalmente a través de un método de servicio sin contacto.

Requisitos:
-65 o mayor
-Residente de la Ciudad de Fresno
-Ningún requisito de ingresos
-1 caja de comestibles por hogar (por orden de llegada)
-Registros semanales

Subvención de ayuda comercial de California

  • Disponible para negocios pequeños o pequeñas organizaciones sin fines de lucro que operan en California.
  • Las solicitudes de la Ronda 2 se abrieron el 2 de febrero de 2021.
  • La Ronda 2 es la ventana de solicitud final para la ayuda para negocios pequeños. Los solicitantes que solicitaron pero no recibieron fondos en la primera ronda 1 no necesitan volver a presentar su solicitud. Se ingresarán automáticamente en la segunda ronda 2.

Para obtener más información, haga clic en el enlace: CAReliefGrant.com

Préstamos del Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago (PPP)


El Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago brinda préstamos para ayudar a financiar los costos de nómina, intereses hipotecarios, alquiler, servicios públicos, costos de protección del trabajador relacionados con COVID-19, etc.

Más información haga clic aqui: http://bit.ly/ayudaPPP

We are here for you. Estamos Aquí Para Usted.

Our staff remains readily available through COVID-19.

Call us at (559) 621-8000 or email us at District3@fresno.gov
Llamenos al (559) 621-8000 o envíenos un correo electrónico a District3@fresno.gov

Our Fresno City Hall Mailing Address is:
Fresno City Hall
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2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, California, 93721


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