In this election. So, the answer is yes and regarding demographics and when people register to vote, dem demographic information is optional. But when it comes to knowing where the high turnout parts of the city are, we know that each election because we provide by default, extra support for those locations every year, every election cycle. And so, we still expect people to go to polling places and we still expect them to want to capacity a ballot, but i think covid is going to also reduce the number of people that go to polling places. And i think the ballot lanking g in peoples mailboxes are reducing the people in polling places. But having i voted sicker on the insert will reduce the number of people going to polling places. Thats one of the largest statements is that they want their i voted sticker. Thats why they go and drop off ballots. Now they can get the sticker and mail it back to us. I know a lot of voters, my family included, tend to drop off or ballot on election day and t
Between the union and the school board and the School District, it feels like from those those other entities, and i want to say that the purpose of this meeting was to figure out how the city can best support families and the School District and educators. Because i agree with the comments of Susan Sullivan that the caste that the educators have in front of them is so monumental. And it is difficult to roll out distance teaching and learning, which is what you are doing, and also at the same time to simultaneously provide for the needs of families to do what needs to be done in households to make that education work and meaningful. So what i see the role of the city is and i want to take my at off to maria sue and her staff and the mayor who stepped up and are trying to play a useful role in in the in one area of where families need help. And it is the area that is most complicated because how to provide safe child care so that theres an adult, you know, helping the teachers to teach
Welcome, everybody. Today, i will our select subcommittee is focusing on hearing were some members will appear in person and others may appear remotely via webex. Since members are appearing in person, let me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance, all individuals attending this hearing in person must wear a Face Covering. Wearing a Face Covering are not permitted to remain in the hearing room and will not be recognized to speak. Let me also make a few reminders about hybrid hearings. For those appearing in person who will be able to see members appear remotely on the two monitors in front of you. On one monitor, you will see all the members appearing remotely in once, in what is known webex as view mode. On the other monitor, you will see each person when they are speaking, including other members appearing remotely. You can also see each other, each person speaking, during the hearing, whether they are in personal remote, if you have your webex set to active speak
When looking at fiscal years 20, 21 and 2122, its important to note the significant reduction in state revenue state reassignment, ab109 dollars and while they continue to remain fairly stable, ab109 allocation have been significantly reduced. We are projecting an increase in Grant Funding from the star, which grant through department of publichealth, which is the supporting treatment and reducing recidivism grant, and two additional grants that adult probation has applied for to assist in expanding housing opportunities and treatment for justice involved people with Mental Health and co occurring disorders. Both our bureau of justice funding opportunities that we are very hopeful that we be competitive and eventually decide. To help with that program and then certainly an increase due to the other two grant opportunities if wore fortunate to get those. The increase in rent from 20192021 is over a Million Dollars. And that is due to the departments pending relocation to 945 bryant in t
President follansbee this is House Services Board Meeting for the Public Awareness follansbee was connected and is having technical issues and call the meeting to order. We will await his arrival. Madam secretary, please call roll. [roll call] Vice President canning, you have a quorum. Vice president canning pleas e call the next item on the agenda. My apologies, given the fact that we are virtual, if you would please review the details for the publics awareness for participating in our virtual meeting. Due to covid19 Health Emergency and to protect our Board Members City Employees and the public, the board of supervisors legislative chamber and Community Room are closed. However members will be participating in the meeting remotely. This precaution is taken prestudent to the local state and federal orders. Community members will attend the meeting through Video Conference and participate in the meeting. We have a few courtesy reminders. You can see on the screen now. All Public Commen