Commemorating Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the date—June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War—when hundreds of thousands of enslaved men and women in Texas finally learned they had been freed.
This past Thursday, we welcomed Johnicon George, President of the Tri-City NAACP Chapter, and Jeannette McClendon, Coordinator, Professor and Counselor at Napa Valley College and leader of the Umoja Program, to say a few words alongside Mayor Scott Sedgley and Councilmember Mary Luros in honor of the upcoming holiday.
On Sunday, June 19th, we honor the promise of freedom, and we remind ourselves and others, that we must continue to work towards change today for a better tomorrow. Education, awareness, understanding and inclusivity are all keys to a brighter future.
“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.” —Barack Obama
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State Now Prohibits Watering of "Non-Functional" Turf at Commercial, Industrial and Institutional SitesWith the drought deepening, the State has now prohibited the watering of ornamental, “non-functional” turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites. Trees should continue to be irrigated appropriately. Lawn areas used for sports, recreation, or events are exempt from the ban, as are residential lawns. Violations of the ban may be reported at savewater.ca.gov. Visit the State Water Board web page for more information. |
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Roundabout Public Art Project
The City of Napa is conducting a review process to choose an artwork for the Roundabout at 1st Street & California Street. Community feedback is integral in choosing an art piece that reflects our evolving culture and identity.
The City aims to accomplish five goals with this project including:
1) Enhancing downtown Napa's image as a world-class art destination
2) Be iconic and a true gateway piece
3) Be site-specific and original
4) Be inviting and aesthetically appealing
5) Be viewable as a drive-by experience
Learn more about the project and take the survey today: https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=441
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City Clerk Accepting Applications for Board and Commission OpeningsApplications Due Friday, June 24th, by 5 PM
Want to make a difference in your community? Do you have expertise you could share? The City Clerk is accepting applications from City of Napa Residents for a total of THREE (3) openings: two to serve on the Cultural Heritage Commission; and one to serve on the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board.
Learn more about these openings here.
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City of Napa Continues Work to Address Traffic Safety Measures on Local Roadways
The City of Napa is committed to continuing to address traffic safety issues in the City of Napa and ensuring that our pedestrians, cyclists and motorists can travel safely through our City.
Work is underway to enhance the safety of our local roadways, from developing a Local Roadway Safety Plan (see below), to increasing enforcement, implementing traffic calming measures and more.
Read on to learn the latest in our efforts in our News Flash.
Stay tuned to www.cityofnapa.org/TrafficSafety to keep up on traffic safety updates.
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Winner Announced: 2022 Napa County Water Conservation TikTok Contest!
Congratulations go out to winners of the 2022 Napa County Water Conservation TikTok Contest! A 3-person team of Vintage High students took the top prize of $250. Kaliq Khan, Tanner Low, and Jamie Pope captured this year’s theme, Be Water-Wise, as their alter egos, KTJ Landscaping. Their 30-second video “Water Smarter“ points out front yard water-saving tips.
Congratulations also go out to this year’s 2nd place winner, also from Vintage High, Brandon Tennant, who will receive a $150 prize. His “Things You Can Do to Conserve Water” presents helpful indoor and outdoor conservation tips. The 3rd place prize of $100 goes to fellow Vintage High students Sofia Lopez and Susana Nuno for “Conserving Water: Landscape Edition.” This seventh annual video contest was opened up to 6th–12th graders. Contest sponsors include the Cities of Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena, and Calistoga, the Town of Yountville, Napa County, and the Napa County Resource Conservation District. Final judging was conducted by conservation staff from the agencies. Full contest details and the top videos from all seven years can be viewed online at www.napawatersheds.org/videocontest.
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City of Napa: Careers Grow Here
Is your New Years Resolution to find a new career that you love? Check out open positions with the City of Napa! The City of Napa has great benefits and career development opportunities. Learn more about open positions and benefits at CityofNapa.org/Careers!
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Do you have experience in managing departmental responsibilities such as developing and monitoring a budget, overseeing day-to-day operations and capital projects? The City of Napa invites to you to apply for our full-time Parks & Recreation Services Director position!
This role involves:
- Capitalizing on the strengths of the P&R Department and leading it to the next level of excellence
- Establishing a work environment where employees take pride in their work and enjoy the challenge of enhancing and improving programs valued by the community
- Inspiring employees to seek greater efficiencies and continuously improve the P&R Department
APPLY TODAY: https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/parks-recreation-director-napa-california
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Do you have technical engineering experience? Would you like to identify and solve problems in the thriving City of Napa? Do you have a calm demeanor that makes you a valuable member of a dynamic team? Then, we're looking for YOU!
The Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated person who possesses an interest in various fields of engineering and construction. Your background and experience in development engineering and/or traffic engineering would make you an ideal addition to our team!
If so, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY for the position of Engineering Aide with the City of Napa’s Public Works Department.
APPLY TODAY:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napacity/jobs/3552959/engineering-aide-public-works?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Save Water, Napa!
As Napa continues to face severe drought conditions, it's never been more important to abide by the following water waste prohibitions:
- Do Not irrigate between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
- Do Not irrigate during rain or within 48 hours after measurable rainfall.
- Do Not overwater lawns and gardens to the point of excessive flowing runoff.
- Do Not use drinking water to wash driveways and sidewalks.
- Do Not wash a motor vehicle by hose unless it is equipped with a shutoff nozzle.
- Do Not operate a fountain or decorative water feature unless the water is recirculated.
- Do Not drain and refill a swimming pool unless needed for repair purposes.
Thank you for doing your part in helping us reach our 20% community-wide reduction goal in #Napa! For more water conservation tips and #drought updates, visit https://www.cityofnapa.org/1018/Drought-Update
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Where to get Vaccinated in Napa County
There are many vaccination resources across Napa County and California. Click below to find out more about the difference vaccination types and how to get vaccinated. |
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Stay Connected!Now, more than ever, staying connected is so important. Follow the City of Napa on social media, subscribe to our e-newsletter and register for Nixle alerts today! |
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