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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.31.25 Board Correspondence - FW_ D4 January Newsletter.ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying. . From:Clerk of the Board To:BOS Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: D4 January Newsletter Date:Monday, February 3, 2025 8:06:28 AM Attachments:image002.png Please see Board Correspondence – From: Office of Supervisor Susan Ellenberg <supervisor.ellenberg@bos.sccgov.org> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2025 11:19 AM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: D4 January Newsletter Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg banner image Happy New Year, Friends and Neighbors - As the first month of the new year draws to a close, I invite you to join me for my 2025 State of the District event on Thursday, February 6, 2025. This is a great opportunity to hear updates on what I’ve been working on, learn about my goals for the year, and connect with fabulous community champions and leaders. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1119098316189? aff=oddtdtcreator Federal Administration Updates I want to reaffirm Santa Clara County’s unwavering commitment to our value of protecting the well-being of our residents and providing a safety net of health and social services for individuals who are struggling with myriad challenges, including homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, generational poverty, and trauma. Santa Clara County stands with all its residents, regardless of where they were born, their immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or economic situation. In the short weeks President Trump has been in office, his administration has unleashed a slew of executive orders and other edicts ceasing or pausing many essential social and health care services. The administration is sowing chaos and striking fear in many of our residents. I will use this space to clarify several points of information: 1. This County, including the Sheriff and District Attorney, continues to abide by our noncooperation policy with ICE in the absence of a legally obtained judicial warrant. 2. Residents who are enrolled in MediCal should continue to seek County health services – they will not be turned away. 3. Residents who feel at risk should all KNOW THEIR RIGHTS – please follow this link to learn how you can protect yourself from harassment by ICE - Know Your Rights | Division of Equity and Social Justice | County of Santa Clara 4. The County contracts with providers who offer legal services to support individuals who are facing legal challenges related to immigration status. 5. The County will affirmatively litigate unconstitutional mandates in court and strive to preserve the due process and constitutional rights of every single resident. 6. The County maintains its commitment to supporting reproductive health rights and access to gender-affirming care. If you have questions or concerns about any of the executive orders or policies of the new administration, please reach out to my office. We will answer your questions or connect you to people who have greater expertise. The road ahead may be very difficult but truly I can imagine no better place to live right now than in Santa Clara County – we will do everything in our power to mitigate negative impacts on our residents and we will weather this time right alongside all of you. It won’t be forever. James R. Williams, County Executive for the County of Santa Clara, issued a statement on Tuesday, January 28, regarding the Trump administration’s declaration Monday of a freeze on federal funding: https://youtu.be/jq_hcJf3fb0 January Board of Supervisors Meetings 1/14: One step closer to purchasing Regional Medical Center The County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare formally signed an agreement for the County to acquire Regional Medical Center (RMC) for $150 million. This purchase, expected to close on or close to April 1, 2025, will integrate RMC into the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) system. What This Means: - Restoration of Level II Trauma Care immediately after the County assumes operations. - Plans to expeditiously reinstate STEMI and comprehensive stroke services, and, thereafter, Labor and Delivery (discontinued in 2020). - Continued access to critical emergency and specialized healthcare services for East San José residents. 1/28: Housing Element Approval The Board of Supervisors heard and approved county staff’s recommendations regarding the County’s Housing Element. County staff has worked with the California Department of Housing and Community Development staff throughout the Housing Element approval process to ensure we are in compliance with the requirements of state housing law. The next step in this process is for HCD to finalize review and issue certification for our County. 1/28: Expansion of Home Visiting Services for Children Exciting news for families in Santa Clara County! Based on my referral, the Board of Supervisors directed administration to explore a plan to expand home visitation services for young children and their families by leveraging untapped Medi-Cal funding introduced through the state’s CalAIM reforms of 2022. The home visitation program currently supports thousands of families, but the need far exceeds current funding capacity. Accessing this new Medi-Cal funding could allow us to deliver much-needed support to many more families across the county. Stay tuned for updates as we work with First 5 Santa Clara County to develop this program. Opportunities for Civic Engagement Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) - Seats Open The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) has open seats and is seeking new members. The JJCC oversees local juvenile justice programs and provides critical guidance for our youth. If you’re passionate about helping young people in Santa Clara County, consider applying for one of these important positions. Application and details: Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) | Probation Department | County of Santa Clara Questions? Email: pro-vrp@pro.sccgov.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference! Podcast and Blog Updates Podcast: This month, we’re wrapping up our two-part series on the effectiveness of anti-bullying efforts. · Part 1: A conversation with Beatrice Rowan, Coordinator of District Improvement and Support for the Santa Clara County Office of Education on how schools are tackling bullying and what it looks like from a teacher’s perspective. · Part 2: An insightful chat with two high school students on the impact of anti-bullying programs and what they think would actually be impactful (spoiler: it’s focusing less on telling kids not to be bullies and more on teaching empathy and understanding of our differences). Listen to both episodes here: And Just One More Thing - YouTube Blog: This month, I’ll share a glimpse of the work that lies ahead and some of the community engagement we intend to highlight as we expand services and initiatives that support our residents. From housing and mental health services to public safety and economic development, we’re committed to strengthening our community. Federal administrations change, but my commitment to serving the residents of D4 remains constant. Check out the blog here - https://medium.com/@supervisor.ellenberg/2025-care-not- chaos-c8578879e025 As always, I and my team are here to help in any way we can. 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