Action Alert 8-17-09

PUEBLO ACTION ALERT 8-17-09



1)We need your support! Santa Barbara County hearing on Tenants Assistance Ordinance August 18th at 10AM/ Necesitamos tu apoyo! Audiencia publica del Condado de Santa Barbara sobre la Ordenanza de Asistencia para los Inquilinos Desalojados 18 de agosto a las 10AM

2)NO on Measure B Press Conference August 18th, 12PM/ Conferencia de prensa NO a la Medida B 18 de agosto a las 12PM

3)We want to hear from you: City Council Candidates Endorsements Interviews August 18th at 6PM/ Queremos escuchar tu opinion: Entrevistas a los candidatos para el concilio, 18 de agosto, 6PM

4) The Rental Housing Roundtable is Hiring!

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1. The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR) and PUEBLO Education Fund’s Housing Committees are inviting the community to come to the county hearing to support the Justice for Renters Campaign.

The hearing will be tomorrow August 18th at 10AM . RHR has worked to expand Ordinance 4444 to provide economic compensation to tenants that are evicted because of demolitions, condo conversion, renovations and rezoning.

The hearing will take place at 105 Anapamu St (Anapamu and Anacapa) on the 4th floor. It will also be televised and people can make public comments at the Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria (Betteravia St and Lakeside). Call Grecia at 805-882-2484 for more information.

La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos y los Comites de Vivienda de PUEBLO estan invitando a la comunidad para que participen de la audiencia publica del condado para apoyar la Campana Justicia para los Inquilinos!

La audiencia sera el 18 de agosto a las 10AM. La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos a trabajado arduamente para expandir la Ordenanza 4444 que proveera compensacion economica a los inquilinos que han sido desalojados por causa de demolicion, conversion de unidades de renta a venta, renovaciones y razonamineto.

La audiencia sera en los edicfios administraivos del condado, 105 Anapamu St (anapamu y Anacapa) en el 4to piso. Tambien sera televizada y la gente podra hacer comentarios publicos en el Centro de Gobierno de Betteravia (Betteravia St y Lakeside). Llamar a Grecia al 805-882-2484 para mas informacion.

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2. Come and show your support NO on Measure B! Preserve Height Limits and Protect Santa Barbara’s Future are our priorities!

The NO on Measure B press conference will take place August 18th at 12PM at De La Guerra Plaza.


Demuestre su apoyo a la campana NO a la Medida B! Preservar la altura de los edificios y protejer el futuro de Santa Barbara son nuestras prioridades.
La conferencia de prensa tomara lugar el 18 de agosot a las 12PM en la Plaza De La Guerra.

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3. PUEBLO is still in the process of endorsing city council candidates. We invite PUEBLO members and the community at large to come to the last two candidates’ interviews: Grant House and Dianne Channing. These are schedule to take place August 18th starting at 6pm at the PUEBLO office. Please call Belen at 805-882-2484 or email her at belen@sbpueblo.org

PUEBLO todavia esta en el proceso de apoyar a candidatos para el concilio de Santa Barbara. Invitamos a la comunidad y miembros de PUEBLO a participar de las ultimas dos entrevistas de Grant House y Dianne Channing. Estas tomaran lugar el 18 de agosto a las 6PM en las oficinas de PUEBLO 114 E Haley St Suite E, Santa Barbara. Por favor llamar a Belen al 805-882-2484 o a su email belen@sbpueblo.org.


4. Rental Housing Roundtable Coordinator

Part-time Coordinator

BACKGROUND

The Rental Housing Roundtable is a group of community organizations and concerned individuals working toward social justice in our community by addressing the lack of legal protections for Santa Barbara renters with the goal of ending unjust evictions and unfair treatment of tenants, increasing the number of rental units available, and developing cooperative ownership.

SUMMARY

The RHR coordinator performs a wide range of duties as assigned by the Steering Committee. The coordinator is responsible for coordinating and assisting the coalition, conducting site visits with potential coalition members, and assisting with campaign research and media outreach and providing clerical support. This position is accountable to members of the Steering Committee and reports directly to the Chair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Coordinate RHR monthly and ad hoc meetings and RHR regular committee meetings

2. Support RHR in successful campaigns, including research, outreach, media, and fundraising

3. Conduct site visits with potential coalition members

4. Prepare outreach and campaign materials

5. Assists with the coordination of press conferences and community events

6. Assist with clerical tasks such as filing and data entry

7. Maintaining fluent communication with coalition members

8. Volunteer Coordination

9. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Strong ability to communicate and connect to diverse group community members

2. Strong organizational and administrative skills

3. Bilingual English/Spanish.

4. Excellent verbal, writing, and editing skills

5. Detail oriented.

6. Passion, commitment and enthusiasm for social justice

7. Flexible and able to travel to North County

8. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with interruptions


Experience: Minimum of one-year experience coordinating, organizing, building committees/teams/coalitions, and/or working on issues campaigns.


Benefits: $15/hr. Hire as independent contractor. Maximum 10 hours a week.

How to Apply

NOTE: Office space will be provided by PUEBLO Education Fund and Isla Vista Tenant Union. To be determined.

Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to belen@sbpueblo.org. If you have any questions you can call 805-882-2484. Position available until filled.