OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE LE
October 2019 Newsletter
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On Saturday, September 21st, Council Member Steve Le presented a Proclamation to the Vietnamese American Medical Association of Greater Houston (VAMA-GH) at their 2019 Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Convention. VAMA-GH, established in 2007 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the representative organization for Vietnamese physicians of every specialty in the Greater Houston area. The VAMA-GH mission is to promote health among the Vietnamese population in Houston and surrounding counties. They offer continuing medical education classes for their members, as well as scholarships for health care bound college students. At their annual health fair, they provide free medical care, such as blood pressure screening, hepatitis B and C screening, flu vaccines, and health care consultations. Therefore, Mayor Turner has proclaimed September 21, 2019 as Vietnamese American Medical Association Day in Houston, Texas. |
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MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1st, 2019
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The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program helps neighborhoods fund various beautification and improvement projects by providing a dollar for dollar matching grant reimbursement ranging from $500.00 to $5,000.00 dollars. This program is administered in partnership through the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods and the City of Houston Council Member’s Offices.
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IMELDA ASSISTANCE FUND
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Monday, September 23rd, announced the Imelda Assistance Fund and encouraged residents to donate money to help residents with immediate housing needs.
The Fund was established in the hours following Tropical Storm Imelda’s landfall to meet the needs of those who were displaced and/or whose homes were damaged by the flooding that followed.
Residents with questions about Imelda recovery can also dial 311 in the City of Houston or 211 if they live in Harris County.
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AMENDMENTS TO
JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE
IN EFFECT: SEPTEMBER 18th, 2019
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City Council has voted to approve amendments to the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance. Facts to know:
-nighttime curfew remains unchanged
(11pm-6am Sun-Fri; 12am-6am Sat & Sun)
-fine lowered from $500 to $50
-removed daytime curfew (9am-2:30pm Mon-Fri)
-Mayor is granted the authority to impose a temporary daytime curfew of up to 180 days, if requested by the Houston Police Chief
-race and ethnicity will be separate categories in reports
-citations will not be issued to children who are homeless or are victims of trafficking
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KENNETH DALE STAVINOHA
HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER - STATION 27
04/13/1983 - 09/21/2019
Houston Firefighter Kenneth Stavinoha died while on duty at Station 27 due to a heart attack on Friday, September 21st, 2019. Remembered as a heroic first responder, those who knew him recalled his steadfast dedication to our citizens and fellow firefighters. The Harris County Medical Examiner's Office concluded that he died of "acute coronary thrombus due to atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease." The loss of Kenneth is a sobering reminder of the gravity of heart disease. We thank him for his service and extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.
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SANDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY
05/03/1977 - 09/27/2019
Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was slain in the line of duty during a traffic stop on Saturday, September 27th, 2019. A trailblazer and ambassador of the Sikh faith, Deputy Dhaliwal exemplified courage and duty as a beloved public servant. The outpouring of tributes and fond memories of Deputy Dhaliwal is a testament to his character and his commitment to peace and understanding through to the very end. With heavy hearts and gratitude for his service, we extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.
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2019 ANNUAL IMD FALL FEST
OCTOBER 12TH, 2019
10AM-1PM
@ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY GARDEN
BEECHNUT & DAIRY ASHFORD
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Every Thursday starting at 3PM
Next to St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church
10503 Westheimer RD, 77042
(at Rogerdale)
One block west of
Sam Houston Tollway
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7979 S Kirkwood RD, 77072
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*FREE* Classes on Beginner English, Computer, Citizenship, Guitar, and so much more are available and ongoing.
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SAVE THE DATE:
COMPLETE COMMUNITIES - ALIEF - KICKOFF MEETING
Tuesday, 11/19/19
6:30PM
Location: TBA
The kick-off meeting for Alief will be open to the public and held on November 19th, 2019 at 6:30PM. The location will be announced shortly and will be included in next month's newsletter.
Mayor Turner and the Office of Complete Communities will be in attendance at this meeting, where residents will be able to workshop potential opportunities and improvements for Alief. We look forward to your participation!
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311 App - Submit Service A Request |
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Houston Recovers - Disaster Recovery Information
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Tow And Go Program - Get Towed Safely Off A Freeway For *FREE*
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iWatchTexas - Report Community and School Safety Threats
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Van Q. Huynh
Chief of Staff
Long Nguyen
Agenda Director
Maggie Tran
Administrative Assistant
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STEVE LE, M.D.
City Council Member, District F
900 Bagby St. 1st Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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