Sunday, October 17, 2021

 

 

District 10 News

Brought to you by Councilman Clayton H. Perry

 

 

 

Howdy Neighbors,

 

Thank you to all who participated in the Mud Creek Greenway Community Meeting last week. If you were unable to join, please view the recorded meeting here. Please join us for the next District 10 Community Meeting on Monday, October 18, at 7 PM at the Tool Yard. Attend in-person or tune in virtually. Because the Tool Yard is a City facility, masks are required at the in-person meeting. 

 

A proposed draft of projects for the 2022 bond program was presented at this week's City Council meeting, and I was disappointed to see that more of the $1.2 billion proposed wasn't allocated towards needed infrastructure projects across the community. City Staff is still determining the final list of bond projects that will be presented to the Citizen Bond Committees to analyze and make their recommendations to City Council in January. Once the list is vetted by the Citizen Bond Committees and approved by City Council, the final list will be made into propositions to be voted on by the entire community in May 2022. I will continue to advocate for more investments towards our roads and critical infrastructure needs in our District 10 neighborhoods and all across the city. 

 

Do you have ideas for District 10? If so, the District 10 Team would like to attend your next HOA meeting. Please email District10@sanantonio.govwith the date, time, and point of contact to schedule our attendance at your next HOA meeting. I look forward to hearing from you!   

 

As always, thank you for being active community members and leaders here in District 10. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we may be of any assistance to you. The District 10 team is on hand and available to address your needs and concerns.

 

 

- Clayton

 

 

Gold Star Monument

Ground-Breaking Ceremony

 

 

This coming Sunday, a groundbreaking ceremony for a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will take place at Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. A Gold Star Family is a title reserved for families of military members who died in the line of duty. This monument will honor Gold Star Families and the sacrifice their family member made for the nation.

 

The sole surviving Marine from World War II to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, Mr. Hershel “Woody” Williams, will be in attendance. The Woody Williams Foundation is the major force behind establishing Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States. The Foundation is responsible for establishing 88 such monuments -- not including the monument that will be constructed in Veteran’s Memorial Plaza.

 

Please join me in honoring the Gold Star families who have served and sacrificed.

 

When: October 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Where: Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, 451 Jefferson St, San Antonio, TX 78205

 

 

 

DSD Academy this coming Saturday is on the Unified Development Code and its amendment process, which began this month. The UDC affects all the regulations dealing with development in our city including zoning, preservation of historic buildings and natural resources such as trees and the aquifer, short term rentals and much more.

 

DSD Academy starts at 9 a.m. at 1901 S. Alamo (Boardroom, first floor).

 

Register here. Free parking.

 

 

Webelos Scouts

 

 

This week I visited the Webelos Scouts (Pack 70) to speak to them about local government and what I do as a City Councilman. Webelos Scouts prepares 4th and 5th grade youth to join a Scouts BSA troop while learning outdoors skills and participating in many adventures. They were a fun and sharp pack!

 

Learn more about the Webelos Program here.

 

 

Northeast Corridor Revitalization Program

 

The purpose Northeast Corridor Revitalization Program is to encourage the renewal of the Perrin Beitel – Nacogdoches corridor and surrounding areas. The NEC aims to empower area residents and small businesses, improve corridor design and appearance, and facilitate economic development.

 

NEC Revitalization Plan Major Goals:

 

  • Build a coalition of influential business and property owners that will advocate for funds, services, and other resources.

 

  • Activate vacant and underutilized properties with large-scale, catalytic development projects.

 

  • Reintroduce native trees, shrubs, and permeable surfaces.

 

  • Improve the appearance of buildings, signs, and parking lots through incentives tied to uniform design guidelines.

 

  • Establish a unifying brand that positions the corridor for investment and communicates positive change.

 

  • Reinvest in schools, apartments, and single-family neighborhoods to maintain a stable customer base.

 

  • Recruit community-serving retail and service businesses based on a thorough knowledge of market conditions.

 

Learn more about the NEC Revitalization Program here.

 

 

 

 

"After a “decade of downtown,” City Manager Erik Walsh made sure San Antonio City Council members would see more money allocated for bond projects in their own districts. But after he and city staff presented their list of recommended projects Wednesday, council members said they wanted even more for their neighborhoods."

 

Read the full article here.

 

 

FY 2021-2025 Infrastructure Management Program

 

 

The Infrastructure Management Program (IMP) is a five-year rolling program which focuses on the maintenance of San Antonio’s Infrastructure. Service needs are identified city wide and are scheduled for street maintenance, alley maintenance, drainage maintenance, sidewalks, traffic signals, pavement markings and Advanced Transportation District (ATD) related projects.

 

Learn more about the IMP schedule here.

 

 

Your Go-to Digital Library For

Cybersecurity Awareness Resources

 

 

"The National Cyber Security Alliance is proud to share all our digital resources with you and your organization to help raise awareness on how to stay safe online. Explore and download tip sheets, videos, infographics, logos and anything else you need to raise awareness at home, work, school or throughout your community. All of NCSA’s resources are non-proprietary and available to you free of charge!"

 

Access the Digital Library of Cybersecurity Resources from the National Cyber Security Alliance here.

 

 

 

 

NEISD's Institute of Cybersecurity and Innovation (iCSI)

 

 

Read the full story here.



 

 

This week, I toured NEISD's Institute of Cybersecurity and Innovation (ICSI) to learn about how it's preparing the next generation of cybersecurity experts. iCSI programming will qualify high school students for careers in cybersecurity and technology through four professional certification opportunities. iCSI partnerships give students access to local cybersecurity experts and unique mentorship opportunities. Thank you to North East Independent School District teachers and administrators for making iCSI an invaluable addition to District 10.

 

Learn about the iCSI here.

 

 

 

Join the Small Business Advisory Commission to help make a difference!

Submit your application here. Need assistance with your application, call (210) 207-7253 or e-mail oocc@sanantonio.gov.

 

Click here for the Commission overview and details.

 

 

 

 

I visited the Petco Love K9 Center, the San Antonio campus for K9s For Warriors, the nation's largest provider of Service Dogs to veterans. K9s For Warriors is committed to rescuing dogs and ending veteran suicide. Learn about the great work K9s For Warriors does and how to volunteer or donate here.

 

"New Leash On Life: The K9s for Warriors Story" highlights the journeys of three United States veterans struggling to adapt to life back home. All three suffered from PTSD after returning from serving overseas, and each has found hope and new ways to handle their stress and emotional challenges through the aid of a companion dog. Throughout the documentary, Adam, Shilo and Louis recount their years of service and discuss the PTSD symptoms they faced while trying to re-acclimate to civilian life."

 

Watch the film here.

The Petco Love K9 Center houses 30 kennels of Service Dogs. Here I am pictured with Service Dog, Moose.

 

 

 

What do The DoSeum, Blue Star Contemporary, Briscoe Western Art Museum, McNay Art Museum, Witte Museum, San Antonio Botanical Garden, and San Antonio Museum of Art all have in common? They are all local organizations participating in the nationwide general admissions discount program Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. 

 

Organizations participating in the Museums for All (MFA) initiative offer daily general admissions tickets deeply discounted to $0-$3 each for individuals and families receiving nutritional assistance benefits like SNAP (via EBT cards) to encourage regular attendance and to build life-long museum-going habits. Visit each organization’s website for more information on daily admission ticket discounts offered through the MFA program.

 

Blue Star Contemporary

Briscoe Western Art Museum

San Antonio Botanical Garden

San Antonio Museum of Art

The DoSeum

The McNay

The Witte Museum

 

Over 700 institutions nationally participate in the MFA initiative. To view a complete listing of all participating organizations nationwide, please click here.

 

 

San Antonio African American Museum and Archive

 

 

Last week, the District 10 team enjoyed a visit to the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM). SAAACAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and grassroots effort that shares the untold stories and history of San Antonio's diverse populations. Thank you to the great staff for a fantastic tour and open discussion.

 

Plan your visit at saaacam.org

 

 

 

The Sixth Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival returns this Saturday, October 16th to Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell Rd

 

Check out the full event schedule & map here.

 

 

San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is now open on Sundays! The schedule for Sundays will be from 10 AM to 6 PM. The service schedule change will take effect at most library branches, except for select locations with adjusted services due to building improvement or other projects.

 

Check services at each library location by visiting: mysapl.org/currentservices

 

SAPL staff is available to answer your questions by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at ask.mysapl.org.

 

 

SA Startup Week

 

 

 

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