The 15th annual Women’s Leadership Forum at the Fullerton Community Center on November 13 was hosted by the Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) and the two women on the City Council, Jan Flory and Jennifer Fitzgerald, to recognize 5 local women leaders.
WCOF and other local non-profits such as the Assistance League, JOYA Scholars, WTLC, and Crittenton along with local restaurants and boutique vendors were set up for attendees to learn, taste, and shop during the opening reception.
How Fullerton’s $23 million bet on the Richman Park neighborhood paid off
The neighborhood’s problematic layout led to other inherent issues. Without traffic lights, drivers sped through the streets as kids tried to play or walk to Richman Elementary – residents pleaded with the City Council for help, telling stories of accidents and near-misses involving the children.
Our office along with both Representative Gil Cisneros and Supervisor Doug Chaffee was a great success! Today, we honor the men and women who have defended our country. This event is just a small portion of our gratitude for all that they do for us. Thank you to our co-sponsors: Rep. Gil Cisneros, O.C. Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Orange County Employees Association, Fullerton Park & Recreation, California Highway Patrol, Orange County Federal Credit Union, Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America, and all of those in the community. A deep and sincere thank you to all of our Veterans’ for their courageous service to our country. It was a true pleasure to participate in the City of Fullerton, CA Government's 32nd Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony. Thank you to the committee who worked tirelessly to host this wonderful event year after year.
ASSEMBLYWOMAN QUIRK-SILVA AND SELECT COMMITTEE ADDRESSES OC CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS
ORANGE COUNTY, CA â Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (Fullerton) hosted the first hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Orange County Chronic Homelessness at the Buena Park City Council Chambers. Approximately 125 people attended the hearing to discuss the growing concerns about chronic homelessness in Orange County, including representatives of county agencies; city governments and law enforcement; homeless advocates; members of nonprofit organizations; and other constituents.
âI sought to create the Select Committee with my colleagues to identify opportunities to strengthen on going working relationships between advocates, non-profits, the private sector, as well as local and state government, to combat Orange Countyâs chronic homeless population,â said Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva. âThe goal of this hearing is to focus on the progress that the region has made over the last year, what we need to continue to work on, and the role each of us play.â
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva's Request for State Audit on Education Supplemental Funding Released
Orange County, CA - Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva's (Fullerton) request to the California State Auditor's Office to complete an audit on Local Education Agencies and the use of supplemental funding has concluded. As a teacher for more than 30 years, Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva initiated the request last year, as it was necessary to ensure that the sub funds get to specified groups. As a champion and leader in the achievement gap conference over ten years ago, Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva understands it is more crucial than ever that we provide a high quality education for students and provide students with resources in order to support a well prepared workforce, safer communities, and a thriving economy.
There are close to six-million students in Californiaâs public schools from grades K - 12. Educational funding is complex, with funding from the Federal government and state allocations. A large portion of Californiaâs billion dollar state budget is allocated for Kindergarten through 12 education. In the 2013-14 budget, California began funding K -12 education, in part through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). This was to provide more local control over the spending of funds and to improve educational outcomes and close the education gap among certain groups.
âAs an educator, I believe we must ensure that the intended student groups benefit from the supplemental funds that have been given to the school agencies,â said Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. âThe Legislature should address the concerns of requiring local educational agencies to identify those unspent funds by annually reporting on estimated and actual spending.â
This morning our office hosted our Breakfast Club with California State Controller Betty Yee. Events such as breakfast club enable our state legislators and state representatives an opportunity to speak with our constituents directly and address their concerns. I was honored to share the stage with State Controller Betty Yee.
She was elected in 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization. As Controller she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. Ms. Yee is only the tenth woman in California history to be elected to statewide office. As the state's chief fiscal officer, she shares the Franchise Tax Board and serves as a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) Board. As she serves on dozens of boards and commissions with authority ranging from land management to crime victim compensation. Ms. Yee has more than 35 years of experience in public service, specializing in state and local finance and tax policy.
With nearly six million students in the K‑12 grade levels in public schools, the State provides billions of dollars each year to local educational agencies: county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools. In fiscal year 2013–14, the State began funding K‑12 education in part through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to provide more local control over the spending of state funding and to improve educational outcomes among certain groups.
Fullerton City Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to enter into a cooperative funding agreement with local non-profit the Illumination Foundation to provide $500,000 of City funds for the development of a proposed recuperative care/navigation center in Fullerton for individuals experiencing homelessness, at their November 5 meeting.
The proposed site of the facility is 3535 West Commonwealth Ave.The Illumination Foundation has begun preparation of a conditional use permit application that will be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission early next year.
