City Government
Supervisor Chan Thanks Community Partners At The Opening of City of Alameda Winter Warming Shelter
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan joined with Alameda city officials, homeless providers and community faith leaders to commemorate the opening of the Alameda Warming Shelter a program that is designed to provide refuge for the citys homeless population during the cold and rainy winter months. The event on Dec. 19, 2018, brought together stakeholders instrumental in the shelters creation followed by a tour of the site.
The result of a year-long collaboration between a diverse coalition of stakeholders, the shelter is operated by nonprofit homeless provider Building Futures and hosted by Christ Episcopal Church. It is funded by Alameda County and the city of Alameda with in-kind support from Building Futures. The shelters services are also supported by Chan and Alamedas faith and business communities.
As we enter the coldest months of the year, ensuring the safety and comfort of our most vulnerable citizens remains critically important throughout Alameda County, said Chan. The creation of this Warming Shelter is a perfect example of the city, county and community coming together to give homeless citizens the respect and compassion they deserve.
Located at Christ Episcopal Church on Santa Clara Avenue, the Alameda Warming Shelter opened on Dec. 6, 2018 and will operate through April 14, 2019, on evenings when the temperature is predicted to be below 40 degrees or there is a 50 percent or greater chance of rain. The shelter can house up to 25 individuals on a given night. Homeless residents may enter the facility starting at 6:00 p.m. and will be provided a full dinner, a place to sleep, and a grab-and-go breakfast the following morning. Residents will also be provided assistance with locating housing and other essential services.
I am delighted that the Alameda Warming Center is now open, and will serve as a warm, safe, and respectful place for homeless people to get out of the cold and rainy weather, said Alameda Mayor-Elect Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft.
Alameda homeless residents seeking to access the Warming Shelter should contact Building Futures at (510) 201-0203 to make an intake appointment. Donations are also needed to operate the shelter, including sweatshirts and sweatpants, toiletries, plastic utensils, and mats for guests to sleep on. To donate, please visit http://christchurchalameda.org/seasonal-warming-center/.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
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Alameda County
DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland
Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.
Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.
City Government
Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall
At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.
Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”
According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.
“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”
When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.
At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”
While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.
“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.
The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.
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