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February 19, 2021
Highlights from the Week of February 15, 2021
 
There's a lot going on in the City Different!
Keeping Roads Safe in Winter
That six to 10 inches of snow (depending on the location) that fell early this week didn’t just move itself out of the way. Dedicated Public Works crews were on the job starting last weekend to ensure that Santa Feans could move around town safely, and that essential City services like trash pickups could be maintained virtually without interruption.
The department’s Streets team followed its priority snow removal plan to battle the snowfall by plowing and spreading sand where necessary, and maintained the roads in good condition.
Once the priority roads were taken care of, other areas of concern were handled through Constituent Services. (For future reference, such requests are made by calling (505) 955-6949 or filing a report online. Constituent Services Specialist Isabella Sharpe contacts the Streets crew twice daily to set solutions in motion.)
“The City Streets team is on the job 24/7 when weather is moving our way" says Regina Wheeler, Public Works Director. “We are the beneficiaries of their years of experience and dedication to keeping our roads safe.”  
Mayor's Notes:
Affordable Housing
By Mayor Alan Webber
The need for more affordable housing in Santa Fe is one of the critically important issues that has become more urgent than ever due to the pandemic.
Our Office of Affordable Housing works with community partners to get available funds into the right hands for the creation, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
Right now, RFPs are on the City website and interested parties are urged to act fast, because the application deadline is February 24.
The Community Development Commission, chaired by Councilwoman Renee Villarreal, will review the applications and make funding recommendations to the Governing Body. Find more details here.
Saving Water = Saving $$$
Even though the replenished mountain snowpack helps, our area remains in an "exceptional drought." Forty percent of our water goes to outdoor irrigation. To ensure there's enough for drinking and sanitation, the City offers rebates for rain water catchment, grey water rescue, and irrigation equipment to ease the cost of a water efficient landscape. Learn more about combating drought and saving money here.
Get Your Business Cookin'
The City is supporting Creative Startups in an accelerator program for food/agriculture entrepreneurs who could use some advice in navigating the pandemic downturn, and those who are just getting started. Applications are due February 28. Watch Mayor Webber's interview with Alice Loy of Creative Startups here.
Help CHART Santa Fe's Future
The success of the CHART process for community conversations on Culture, History, Art, Reconciliation, and Truth depends on fostering as much community participation as possible. Follow the progress by signing up for the updates, and when the time comes, join in the conversation.
Coming Soon
Eli Isaacson and Carlos Gemora of the Land Use Department will discuss Land Use, Affordable Housing, and Long Range Planning on the SF Area Homebuilders Association Radio Hour at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb 28, on KTRC 1260 AM /103.7 FM.
 
 

 

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