THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO CAME OUT TO ATTEND OUR DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING!
April 3, 2009
Dear Neighbors,
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I wanted to thank all those persons who made time to come out to our District 2 Neighborhoods Meeting. We had over 3 dozen local residents show up and share their concerns about issues going on in our neighborhoods. We will use this information to prioritize our work to address these issues of concern to you.
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We also had reports by the Watsonville Police Department's Lt. McCartney, Neighborhood Services Program Director Mariaelena Tantalo, and the CIy Finance Director Mark Pimental on the current city budget situation.
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I hope that you will stay in touch with me so we can continue working together on making good changes in our neighborhoods.
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LUIS ALEJO
Mayor Pro Tempore
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March 15, 2009
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Dear Neighbors,
I wanted to invite you to our upcoming District 2 Neighorhoods Meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 7pm at the OLD Watsonville City Council Chambers (next the Police Station).
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© An opportunity to meet your Council member, Luis Alejo.
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© Receive an update about the City’s budget and goals.
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© Police officers and other City personnel will be present.
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© Come give your input on issues going on in your neighborhood.
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LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND CITYDURING THESE CHALLENGING ECONOMIC TIMES!
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Sincerely,
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LUIS ALEJO
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Estimados Vecinos,
Le quero invitar a nuestra Junta Vencindario Del Distrito 2 el dia jueves, 2 de Abril, 2009 at last 7 de la tarde el salon VIEJO del Concilio Municipal de Watsonville (junto la estacion de policia).
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© Una oportunidad para conocer a su concejal, Luis Alejo.
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© Infórmese acerca del presupuesto y metas municipales.
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© Agentes de policía y otro personal de la ciudad estarán presentes.
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© Vengan a dar su opinión sobre asuntos que están ocurriendo en su vecindario.
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Trabajemos juntos para mejorar nuestros vecindarios yla ciudad durante estos tiempos económicos difíciles.
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Atentamente,
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LUIS ALEJO
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11/5/2008
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Dear Neighbors,
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I thank you for all your support of my campaign. As a result of your backing, I have won my race with 77 percent of the vote in my Watsonville City Council race for District 2. I recognize that I could not have done it without you. Thanks to everyone who voted for me, who allowed me to put up a yard sign, or who encouraged your neighbors to support me. There will be some major challenges ahead in our city, but I look forward to working hard for District 2, and to make good improvements throughout our city & to strengthen our local economy.
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In the early part of next year, we will start holding neighborhood meetings to discuss issues of concern in your neighborhoods, to obtain your input, and to start establishing neighborhood leaders in each street in our district. This will be an effective way to start working together to address the issues that you most care about. I understand that I cannot do it without you, and I hope that we will work together to make our city a great one.
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Sincerely,
Luis Alejo
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8/1/2008
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Dear Neighbors,
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I have decided to run for city council to continue building a strong and vibrant community. Born and raised in Watsonville, I recognize the many challenges confronting our City. As your representative on the city council, I will work to improve our local schools, bring good paying jobs to Watsonville, support the rehabilitation and construction of affordable housing units, improve traffic conditions in our neighborhoods, and reduce crime. I have a long history of serving Watsonville residents as a public interest attorney, advocate, and active community member.
STRONG EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
- Law degree (juris doctorate) from UC Davis School of Law.
- Master’s of education degree from Harvard University.
- Dual bachelor’s of arts degrees from UC Berkeley. Honors graduate.
- 1992 Watsonville High School graduate.
- Attended local schools, including McQuiddy Elementary, Salsipuedes School and E.A. Hall Middle School.
EXPERIENCE:
- Public interest attorney providing legal assistance to thousands of low-income residents who cannot afford private attorneys.
- Former legislative aide in Sacramento for Assemblymember Manny Diaz (San Jose), first hand experience in passing statewide laws and working with different interest groups.
- Former alternative education high school teacher in Watsonville
- Former research assistant for the Harvard Civil Rights Project in Cambridge, Massachusetts focused on education policy.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
- Current vice-chair of the Watsonville Planning Commission representing District 2.
- Registered hundreds of voters as the director of the Pajaro Valley Voter Registration Project in 2006.
- California Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, 2001-2008.
- Watsonville Library Board, 2005-2006.
- Watsonville General Plan Steering Committee, 2004-2006.
- County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission, 2003-2006.
- English Learner Master Plan Task Force, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, 2007.
- City of Watsonville Blue Ribbon Committee for Sustainable Revenue – member, 2006.
- County Transportation Funding Task Force – member, 2007.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
SERVICE AWARDS:
My work has been recognized through numerous awards including :
- The John F. Kennedy Award for Outstanding Public Service.
- The United Way Community Hero Award.
- The Martin Luther King Community Service Award.
- The Association of Mexican American Educators Community Service Award.
With my educational background and experience, I hope to serve you as your city council member, and to continue working hard to make good changes in the Pajaro Valley. But I cannot do it without you, and I respectfully ask for your support on November 4th.
Sincerely,
Luis Alejo
