#tocc — Public Fediverse posts

Nice coverage of last month’s National League of Cities panel on adaption to climate change. It was a privilege to share our experience along with Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall, Moab UT mayor Joette Langianese, and Portland, OR, councilor Candace Avalos.

One nit: I view our namesake oaks as an asset, not a liability! We face far bigger fire risk from non-native stuff such as fan palms and arundo grasses.

#extremeheat #climatechange #adaptability #sustainabilty #thousandoaks #resilience #tocc

https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/climate-change-cities-sustainability-nlc/807562/

At the National League of Cities’ annual conference in Salt Lake City, I took part in a panel discussion on extreme heat and what we can do to design cities for a more resilient future. ICLEI USA moderator Jess Grannis encouraged Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall; Moab, UT, mayor Joette Langianese; and Portland, OR, councilor Candace Avalos to share thoughtful strategies on mitigating climate change for all residents. I had a few things to say too.

📷: Mina Layba

#climate #extremeheat #sustainability #climatechange #renewableenergy #thousandoaks #nlc #leagueofcities #tocc

At the National League of Cities’ annual conference in Salt Lake City, I took part in a panel discussion on extreme heat and what we can do to design cities for a more resilient future. ICLEI USA moderator Jess Grannis encouraged Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall; Moab, UT, mayor Joette Langianese; and Portland, OR, councilor Candace Avalos to share thoughtful strategies on mitigating climate change for all residents. I had a few things to say too.

📷: Mina Layba

#climate #extremeheat #sustainability #climatechange #renewableenergy #thousandoaks #nlc #leagueofcities #tocc

Thanks to the Southeast Ventura County YMCA Youth and Government program for the invitation to speak on civic engagement. The kids asked great questions and seemed very interested in getting more involved in their local governments. I encouraged them to get involved in the issues they care about – in other words, to come give us politicians a hard time. :-)

Did you know 16-year-olds in California can pre-register, so they'll be able to vote on their 18th birthday? Even better, they can register online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/

📷: Kyle Rohrbach

#civics #civicengagement #youth #ymca #voting #voterregistration #thousandoaks #conejovalley #tocc

Reposted from @cityofthousandoaks 🌧️ Rain is forecast for Monday night through Wednesday.

Stay safe, and keep this contact info handy:

👉 For life-threatening emergencies and fallen power lines, call 911.
👉 For sandbags, visit toaks.gov/prepare
👉 For non-emergency reports of fallen trees and limbs, report at toaks.gov/service.
👉 For emergency reports of fallen trees and limbs blocking the right-of-way, call (805) 449-2499.

#cawx #weather #beprepared #thousandoaks #tocc

Thanks to the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast for opening a new Cyber Center in Oaks Mall. At the ribbon cutting yesterday, attendees got to see stations for coding, robotics, drones, 3D printing, and even a mini-studio where Assemblymember Irwin sat for an interview.

Scouting not only promotes self-confidence and teamwork but also imparts really useful life skills, and possibly future careers.

#girlscouts #scouting #cyber #coding #girlswhocode #thousandoaks #tocc

Safe Passage Youth Foundation provides positive pathways for K-6 kids, helping keep them from being drawn into gang life.

Food security is a key mission; Safe Passage collects and distributes groceries that otherwise would end up in landfills.

In support of that, I was pleased to sign an agreement today, following unanimous City Council ratification, that allows Safe Passage to store a mobile refrigerated trailer at the TO Transit Center.

This helps local families in need of food assistance and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by keeping organic material out of landfills.

#foodsecurity #climate #resiliency #sustainability #greenhousegas #youth #safepassage #thousandoaks #conejovalley #tocc

With much of our city in high and very high fire severity zones, we must do all we can in the areas of fire prevention and resiliency. Toward that end, today I signed letters signaling the city's support of three bills that would enhance fire prevention and response.

#fireprevention #resilience #TOstrong #thousandoaks #tocc

Do you want a more pedestrian and cycling friendly Thousand Oaks? Stop by the ATP booth at Arbor Earth Day this Saturday, April 19, at the Thousand Oaks Community Center Park (2525 N. Moorpark Road) and share your thoughts!

Reposted from @cityofthousandoaks: The Active Transportation Plan Update is all about creating a connected, safer, and equitable city for everyone on the move—whether you walk, bike, roll, or ride. 🚦🚲🚶‍♀️

#pedestrianfriendly #cycling #safestreets #thousandoaks #tocc

Learn more at toaksatp.org