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DISTRICT 2 Newsletter Looking Forward to the Future 2020 Reflections a Note from Councilmember Cheryl Davila DISTRICT 2 Newsletter Looking Forward to the future 2020 Reflections A Note from Councilmember Cheryl Davila Hello District 2! I trust this newsletter finds you well as can be expected in these tumultuous times.. Our future appears to be uncertain, with COVID 19, sheltering in place (SIP), the wildfires and smoke, ​ ​ the world is in a state of emergency, on the same playing field, unprecedented times while unpresidented. A narcissist president, who is not leading, has fascist characteristics, is a racist, promotes violence and it’s an election year. Not to mention, unemployment rising daily, business downsizing or closing, civil unrest, white supremacy on the rise, and the shootings in our district are creating overwhelming challenges. Although these are indeed challenging times, we must remember to smile and laugh, eat healthy, drink (H2O) water, exercise, wear masks, physically distance, be safe, show love for yourself and others, stay CALM, and be safe. I’m praying for a better tomorrow. They say “time flies when you’re having fun”. This first term is almost to its end. I have served as District 2’s Councilwoman for almost four years! Since being elected to City Council I have become more brave and fortified as I take on the task of uplifting your voices as an elected representative. I have honed my strength as a truth-teller, challenged injustice head on, sharpened my convictions, and remained fervently dedicated to ethics, community, humanity and principle. My service on the Council has been an eye-opening educational experience. I am deeply honored to be able to serve in this way, and definitely a better and more humble person because of this opportunity. Being a Councilwoman has been more fulfilling than I could have imagined. Thank you District 2 for entrusting me to represent you. Have you noticed the impact we have made on District 2? I Intentionally say “we” made this impact because I could not have done it without the work of YOU, the constituents, who come to the Council meetings, our office hours and events, and show up to support initiatives and legislation. You should be proud of yourselves. This year our office authored and co-sponsored over 50 Council items to date. I want to highlight just a few of our accomplishments: Our office initiated the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force and RV/Tiny Homes Solutions to Homelessness Task Force. Both include regional participation of elected officials, community members, environmental and social justice leaders, and faith-based organizations. The goals of the task forces are to develop policies and programs to keep our city’s most vulnerable populations safe and resilient. Thank you residents of District 2 and beyond for your love, support, guidance, and openness throughout the year. I truly value the time you have volunteered at our events, the information you shared, your attendance at Council meetings, and participation on City Commissions. Your contribution and dedication ensures that the City we call home functions efficiently, effectively, and equitably. I look forward to continuing to build on our accomplishments, strengthen our relationships, embrace, uplift, and empower our community. I look forward to our futures together. Unity through CommUNITY! Peace & blessings, Councilmember Chery Davila 1 Call to Action: Vote! The 2020 election some may say is the most important election in our lifetime. I entered into the political arena because I felt I was never represented. I listened to the voices requesting, “be part of the change you want to see made”. District 2 I’m happy to represent you, but four years isn’t enough to complete everything we need to ensure justice, equality, find affordable housing and equitable holistic solutions to homelessness. Vote, our lives depend on it. Spread the word. ​ ​ ​ According to the City of Berkeley City Clerk staff: Accessible Voting Locations replace neighborhood ​ ​ polling places in this election. These larger spaces are intended to support COVID-19 social distancing, and will be open for voting 9am-5pm from Saturday, October 31 through Monday, November 2. ​ ​ On election day, voting locations will be open 7am-8pm. There are nine accessible voting locations in Berkeley: ● Berkeley High School gym, 1980 Allston ​ ● Ed Roberts Campus, 3045 Adeline ​ ● Lawrence Hall of Science, 1 Centennial ​ ● Longfellow School Gym, 1500 Derby ​ ● City of Berkeley facility (formerly Premier Cru), 1011 University rd ​ ● MLK Student Union 3 ​ Floor ballroom, 2455 Bancroft ​ ​ ● Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda ​ ● Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins ​ ● Willard Middle School, 2425 Stuart ​ In addition, you can use one of six secure drop boxes throughout Berkeley to turn in your ballot anytime, day or night, until 8pm on election day. This year, all registered voters are receiving a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 3 election. To support expanded mail voting during COVID-19, the Registrar of Voters has added new drop boxes ​ ​ across Alameda County, including at four new locations in Berkeley. 24-hour drop boxes are available ​ at: ● Berkeley Civic Center Building, 2180 Milvia ​ ​ ● University of California Berkeley, between Sather Gate and Architects & Engineers Building ​ ● Frances Albrier Recreation Center, 2800 Park ​ ● Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue ​ ● North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda ​ ● West Branch Library, 1125 University ​ The Registrar of Voters picks up ballots from the drop boxes every day. The last pickup will be 8pm on Tuesday, November 3. You do not need postage for ballots submitted at the drop box. The six drop boxes listed above are the only official drop boxes in Berkeley. Make sure your vote is counted: ● Use the return envelope provided ​ ​ ● Sign the back of your envelope ​ ● Only use a drop box in the County in which you are registered to vote We’ve been busy Besides researching, drafting, and submitting council items, we regularly host, organize, and attend ​ ​ ​ community events, and have on average 14-20 meetings per week. I’m also the Councilmember on the Mental Health Commission. (*The Mental Health Commission has openings! Should this spark your interest ​ please consider volunteering on a commission. It’s a rewarding experience.) D2’s Newsletter October 2 Our major initiatives: ● Unify the City: With the distressing state of polarization in our country and the world, it is ​ becoming more and more important to unify. Most pressingly, we must unite to deal with the climate challenges before us. We must unite to find solutions to homelessness. We must secure affordable housing for all, facilitate police oversight, and find ways to meaningfully engage as friendly, compassionate neighbors with open hearts and minds. ● Housing & Shelter Action: Our office hosts ‘Caring for Our CommUNITY’ events to bring ​ people together to enjoy food and conversation, prior to-COVID, of course and to celebrate our fruitful past, present and future. Currently, we have zoom meetings where we have included our community based organizations out there in the trenches assisting our unhoused neighbors and CALTrans to discuss ways in which we can address issues and find solutions together. ● Climate Action & Justice: As you may know, Berkeley declared a climate emergency on June ​ 12, 2018. As a result, when the Ad-hoc Subcommittee on the Climate Emergency ended in ​ ​ March 2019, when the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF), was founded. The CEMTF has been up and running since February 2019. The CEMTF Virtual Summit Series: For An Environmentally Just and Transformative Future, which included activists, community members, elected officials, sustainability officers and staff. CEMTF’s Virtual Summit Series has been a huge success, all the events were recorded and are available at the CEMTF.org website. ​ Our office has also been working in partnership with Green the Church aka Church by the Side of the Road (CBSOR), the University of California Berkeley Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC), Transition Berkeley, Ashby Garden and Norcal Resilience Network to “Mobilize Berkeley”. We seek to educate the public about climate and encourage faith-based congregations to green their sacred spaces. This will allow us to create more resilience hubs and prepare to face the climate crisis together. ● Responding to Community Safety & Violence Prevention: Our office has responded to the ​ ​ ​ violence in D2 by bringing together McGee Avenue Baptist Church, representatives from Berkeley Mt. Zion Baptist Church, The Haas Institute, CeaseFire, Black Healthy Families, and The Way Christian Center, to launch ‘Voices Against Violence’. The program was awarded a University of California Berkeley Chancellor’s Grant. In December 2019 Voices Against Violence completed its first semester supporting youth 11-18 years old with mentorship, training, fun activities, and meals. Thirty one families are registered for the program and twenty one students participate weekly. We attended the Awards Ceremony for the graduates for the first semester which was incredibly inspiring. Voices Against Violence youth have performed at our CEMTF Concert Series, too. All enjoyed their performance, amazing singing and poetry. ● Civil liberties: We took immediate action to respond to the threats of the federal ​ administration and the growing presence of white nationalists. Our office has defended the First Amendment rights of Berkeley residents and those who come to Berkeley to stand up for equality and justice. ●
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