I would like to take this time to thank my constituents for their support in the June election.

Though I did not make it to the run off for District 2 supervisor, I plan on staying very active in the community.

I have combined my efforts for a better Clearlake with Supervisor Jeff Smith to start moving Clearlake forward one step at a time.

Some of our projects will be the Clearlake Youth Center, where Supervisor Smith was able to convince the Board of Supervisors to grant us $10,000 towards a new roof.

Though this is not enough to complete the roof project, Supervisor Smith dedicated himself to help raise the rest of the funds needed.

In just one month he has raised another $2,000 and is still going strong on the efforts.

Smith and I will be working on creating the community garden that we all want, and need.

Supervisor Smith was again able to convince the board to grant $40,000 to help fix the well, install a pump, fencing and run lines for this garden.

This year we will be working together to open this garden to the public.

Future projects will be to create a park that represents Clearlake.

Trees, green grass and a place where the community can come together and enjoy.

 This is not something that Supervisor Smith and I can do alone; we will need the help of the community and businesses in Clearlake.

Working together we can create the future for our children and our grandchild. 

Supervisor Smith and I will work hard this next four years to help move Clearlake in a positive direction.

If you are interested in helping move Clearlake forward please help me support Jeff Smith for reelection on Nov. 4.
 
Together we can make a difference.

Joyce Overton is a member of the city council of Clearlake, Calif.