CITY
OUR VALLEY SANTA CLARITA
Cameron Smyth , Mayor
Our Mayor ' s Monthly Message
The beginning of 2017 was marked by an incredible example of citizen engagement , with 51 community members throwing their hat in the ring , volunteering their experience , skills and knowledge , by applying for the vacant city council seat . However , as I said at the January 17 , 2017 council meeting , “ There can only be one .” Fortunately , there are ample opportunities for everyone in our community to get involved , make a difference and serve our City . I would like to encourage all of those who applied for the council seat , and everyone in our City , to strongly consider taking part in one or many of the following citizen engagement opportunities :
• City Council Meetings – Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the City Council Chambers at City Hall at 6 pm . Members of the public may address the Council on the topic of their choice under Public Participation . Speaker cards must be completed and turned in before Public Participation begins and there is a three minute time limit per person . Speaking to the Council is a great way to make your voice heard and develop your public speaking skills ! Santa-Clarita . com / CityCouncil
• Register and Vote – Do your civic duty and be part of the process .
• Apply to be on a Board or Commission – The City of Santa Clarita has an Arts Commission , Parks , Recreation & Community Services Commission , Planning Commission , Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel ( FAAP ), and Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District ( District ) Board . When seats are available for these Boards and Commissions , the City will send out a notice and post the information on its website Santa-Clarita . com / Commissions .
• Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteering with the City of Santa Clarita is a highly rewarding experience . Have fun , meet new people and learn new things - all while participating and helping your community ! SantaClaritaVolunteers . com
• Santa Clarita Public Library - Both adult and teen volunteers ages 14 and older are needed for assistance at the Valencia , Canyon Country , and Old Town Newhall libraries . Volunteer opportunities may involve such responsibilities as clerical assistance , sorting of library materials and supporting City staff during events . SantaClaritaLibrary . com
Getting involved in your City will increase your personal connection to our community , allow you to make a difference , have your voice heard and could lead to a role in public service down the line . Thank you to all our volunteers and public servants who make the City of Santa Clarita such an amazing place to live . For more information please visit SantaClaritaVolunteers . com .
Mayor Cameron Smyth Mayor Smyth is a member of the Santa Clarita City Council and can be reached at csmyth @ santa-clarita . com .
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