We also got to meet Mr. Vernon, the Miwok Crossing Guard who helps students cross Alhambra at I Street. Thank you Mr. Vernon!
Walk and Roll to Miwok Middle School Was a Success: On Wednesday, October 7th we celebrated National Walk & Roll to School Day! Thank you to our volunteers and the students who joined us. We had donuts to power us along our walk and we were happy to have Councilmember Eric Guerra join us. Thank you to Miwok Middle Schoolers and to the administration for supporting us. Also, big shout out to HQ Security for walking with us. Some furry friends also joined in the walk.
McKinley Park Trash Dash this Sunday, 10 AM: Calling all Trash Dashers. Come out to our beautiful park and make it shine for all to see. We will meet up by the Duck Pond at McKinley Park. Lots of friendly faces will be out to help us clean up around the park. We will have our litter getters, trash bags, gloves and lots of friendly faces out to make our park shiny. It should be a beautiful fall day in Sacramento–come out and enjoy the fresh air while picking things up around town.
Is Two Hours Too Much? Many hands make light work, and even a quick dash around an area of the park is much appreciated. More information can be found on Facebook and Nextdoor
November Trash Dash: November 15th, same time, same place
Avian Flu Sickening Birds at McKinley Park: Dozens of birds at the McKinley Park pond have been stricken by Avian Flu. Do not pick up any dead birds from the park or in the pond. If you see a diseased or dead bird, please file a 311 report and you may also notify the Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue group by calling 916-542-BIRD (2473).
General Election November 3rd: Election season is upon us. Today, October 19th is the last day to register to vote online. Visit https://registertovote.ca.gov/
Ballots can be dropped off at a drop-off location, county elections office, or returned by mail. Secure ballot drop-off locations open by October 5. Skip the lines on Election Day. The first vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties on October 24. In-person early voting locations throughout California will be open on Saturday, October 31.
To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day make sure to mail it at least 7 days in advance. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before November 3. If mailing a ballot on November 3, get a manual postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office. November 3 is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Nothing Happens Unless Someone Knows There’s a Problem: Ever wonder why something isn’t being done about an unsafe situation in the area? If it isn’t reported to the City, it is as if it isn’t happening. So, REPORT, REPORT, REPORT. We all need to report issues that are happening to create a record of the problem with the City. If you see something off in your area, report it.
Call 311 or, better yet, use the Sacramento 311 app to report issues.
Let Our Councilmember Know: Our councilmember, Phil Pluckebaum, needs to know about the issues we are facing. Blocked sidewalk along your child’s walk to school? Unleashed dogs causing concern at the park? Unsafe conditions in the park at night? Contact Councilmember Pluckebaum’s office.
Phone is best: 916-808-7004
Email: district4@cityofsacramento.org
Voicing your concerns at City Council meetings and at community events attended by Councilmember Pluckebaum is also encouraged
Don’t Hesitate to Contact 911, SacPD or Fire When Necessary
If you see something that isn’t right in the neighborhood, REPORT IT. If you see a situation unfolding that could cause harm to anyone or anything, call 911.
For a police matter that is not an emergency, call the SacPD non-emergency number at 916-808-5471.
If you see a fire burning where it shouldn’t, call the Sacramento Fire Department at 916-808-1300. In an emergency, always call 911.
For other City issues, contact 311. Report non-emergency problems to 311, but if you know it is an emergency, don’t hesitate—call 911.
DCR Reporting on the Homeless Response: Want to find out what the city’s doing? Check out the dashboard with all the information on how it’s are addressing the homelessness crisis: https://app.powerbigov.us/
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