Mayor, Clayton
We had a beautiful day at The Grove on Saturday, September 20. The park seemed to come alive with the energy and excitement of so many wonderful people who gathered to honor and celebrate Hispanic culture. There was an undeniable sense of community as families, neighbors, and friends spent the afternoon enjoying each other’s company, dancing and singing along with Mariachi Mexicanismo, who graced the stage throughout the afternoon, along with Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl, featuring dances from Jalisco, Hidalgo, Veracruz and Nayarit.
Naturally, no celebration would be complete without incredible food and Ranchero Catering made that happen in a big way! From street tacos to tortas to quesadilla, each bite was a reminder of the rich and diverse flavors that define Hispanic culinary traditions. The food brought people together and brought back memories of family gatherings and home-cooked meals.
We want to thank Sound Events, who provided the sound system and staging and a special thank you to the Royal Ladies Car Club of Contra Costa County and Kodiciados 925 Truck Club for coming out on Saturday. It meant a lot to us to have you all there.
A Heartfelt Thank You goes out to all of our generous sponsors who without their support this event would not be possible: Globe & Anchor Wealth Management & Financial Planning, CEMEX, Oakhurst Country Club, Enye Latin Table, IMC Payment Systems, Ponderosa Homes and Ed’s Mudville Grill.
I extend my deepest gratitude to our City staff, particularly our Maintenance team, Clayton Police Department and Janessa Torres, for all of the hard work and dedication in making this event extra special.
Also, thank you to Councilmember Jim Diaz and Frank Gavidia, Chair of our Financial Sustainability Committee, who put so much hard work into making this event a real success.
As we close out another celebration, I’m already looking forward to next year’s Hispanic Heritage Day Event and if this year’s event is any indication, I know we can expect more joy, community spirit, and unforgettable performances.
Let’s continue to celebrate the richness of our shared heritage, support one another, and make memories that will last for years to come. I am excited to see what next year’s celebration will bring. It is truly an honor to serve as your Mayor.
Other City News
The switch has been flipped and City is now generating renewable energy for our Maintenance shop, City Hall and Library buildings. In addition, the EV Charging Station will be activated soon, so be sure to check our City website and social media sites for additional details. We are planning a ribbon cutting to celebrate the conclusion of this two-year Climatec project and we hope to have a date soon. Congratulations to everyone who has been involved in this project, which will help the City control its energy costs while protecting the environment.
Upcoming Events:
- Clayton Theatre Company celebrates its 14th season with “Tootsie” the musical, running Oct. 17-19, 23-26 at Endeavor Hall 6008 Center St. in Clayton.
- Clayton Community Library Foundation Fall Book Sale, October 17 (members only), 18 and 19, at Hoyer Hall.
- The next Clayton City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Hoyer Hall.
- State of the City Town Hall, Wednesday, November 5, at 6 pm at Hoyer Hall.
- Holidays in the Grove, Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Clayton in partnership with Clayton Business and Community Association (CBCA). Enjoy marching bands, singers, tree lighting and Santa’s arrival.
We had a beautiful day at The Grove on Saturday, September 20. The park seemed to come alive with the energy and excitement of so many wonderful people who gathered to honor and celebrate Hispanic culture. There was an undeniable sense of community as families, neighbors, and friends spent the afternoon enjoying each other’s company, dancing and singing along with Mariachi Mexicanismo, who graced the stage throughout the afternoon, along with Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl, featuring dances from Jalisco, Hidalgo, Veracruz and Nayarit.
Naturally, no celebration would be complete without incredible food and Ranchero Catering made that happen in a big way! From street tacos to tortas to quesadilla, each bite was a reminder of the rich and diverse flavors that define Hispanic culinary traditions. The food brought people together and brought back memories of family gatherings and home-cooked meals.
We want to thank Sound Events, who provided the sound system and staging and a special thank you to the Royal Ladies Car Club of Contra Costa County and Kodiciados 925 Truck Club for coming out on Saturday. It meant a lot to us to have you all there.
A Heartfelt Thank You goes out to all of our generous sponsors who without their support this event would not be possible: Globe & Anchor Wealth Management & Financial Planning, CEMEX, Oakhurst Country Club, Enye Latin Table, IMC Payment Systems, Ponderosa Homes and Ed’s Mudville Grill.
I extend my deepest gratitude to our City staff, particularly our Maintenance team, Clayton Police Department and Janessa Torres, for all of the hard work and dedication in making this event extra special.
Also, thank you to Councilmember Jim Diaz and Frank Gavidia, Chair of our Financial Sustainability Committee, who put so much hard work into making this event a real success.
As we close out another celebration, I’m already looking forward to next year’s Hispanic Heritage Day Event and if this year’s event is any indication, I know we can expect more joy, community spirit, and unforgettable performances.
Let’s continue to celebrate the richness of our shared heritage, support one another, and make memories that will last for years to come. I am excited to see what next year’s celebration will bring. It is truly an honor to serve as your Mayor.
Other City News
The switch has been flipped and City is now generating renewable energy for our Maintenance shop, City Hall and Library buildings. In addition, the EV Charging Station will be activated soon, so be sure to check our City website and social media sites for additional details. We are planning a ribbon cutting to celebrate the conclusion of this two-year Climatec project and we hope to have a date soon. Congratulations to everyone who has been involved in this project, which will help the City control its energy costs while protecting the environment.
Upcoming Events:
- Clayton Theatre Company celebrates its 14th season with “Tootsie” the musical, running Oct. 17-19, 23-26 at Endeavor Hall 6008 Center St. in Clayton.
- Clayton Community Library Foundation Fall Book Sale, October 17 (members only), 18 and 19, at Hoyer Hall.
- The next Clayton City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Hoyer Hall.
- State of the City Town Hall, Wednesday, November 5, at 6 pm at Hoyer Hall.
- Holidays in the Grove, Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Clayton in partnership with Clayton Business and Community Association (CBCA). Enjoy marching bands, singers, tree lighting and Santa’s arrival.
Great event. Our family had a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteThe singers and dancer were amazing, such a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture! The food was delicious, and the performer who sang toward the end had an absolutely incredible voice. What a great way to honor Mexican Heritage Month. Let’s do it again next year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend your day. Friendly people and great atmosphere. I'm sure glad we were invited to attend. I hope the event happens again next year. Thank you, Clayton, to the people who donated, and to all the volunteers. - Marci and Tony -
ReplyDeleteFun day at the park.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to charging my Tesla for free at the new charging station. Thank you Clayton
ReplyDelete“Wait… it’s actually free? Hold up—let me grab my SUV keys before someone realizes what they’ve done! I’m about to trade this thing in immediately. Move over, Holly, I’m cutting in line!”
ReplyDelete“Hey wait! What about all those lowriders from the Hispanic Heritage event? Where’s their free gas hookup? I’ve got friends still running on fumes!”
ReplyDeleteAre you sure the charging station is free? If it is, this would be considered a gift of public funds because the infrastructure that produces the electricity was funded by taxpayer money. Therefore, the electricity it produces belongs to the taxpayers and cannot be given away for free.
ReplyDeleteMayor Trupiano please chine in here. Will this new charging station at the Library be free to the public. I am all in for some free fuel.
DeleteAbsolutely wrong. As long as the benefit is available to everyone, it is entirely legal. The city is allowed to provide a service to its residents.
DeleteReally? What about free gas for all of us that own combustion engines? How is this fair and equitable? Someone, please explain.
DeleteYou are wrong, it is only available to a select group that have an electric car. Will it be available for e- bikes, scooters, electric wheelchairs, or any other means of transportation?
DeleteIt was a shame that Mayor Trupiano at the last city council meeting suggested to lower the roads PCI to something like 60 in an attempt to reduce the amount of increased revenue needed. You have got to be kidding.
ReplyDeleteIf this is all you have to complain about, Mayor Kim must be doing a great job. To quote you, "You have got to be kidding".
DeleteYep it is just the budget. Nothing too important. It’s not the quantity just the importance of each.
DeleteExcellent response! Mayor Trupiano cares about our city. You don't see her at endless photo ops outside of Clayton like certain other council members who appear to be running for everyone else's office!
DeleteCheck out the council reports from the last council meeting. All seem pretty similar except for one of your heroes, Jeff Wan, who reports:
Delete• Attended the Sept 29 Trails and Landscape Committee meeting.
• Discussions and phone calls with residents.
I guess he does not care to tell you what he is doing...or he is not doing anything.
Mayor Trupiano has worked hard for the residents of Clayton. All her decisions are based on the best for Clayton, not self-promotion or self-accolades, nor getting her picture taken with anyone she thinks might be essential to her advancement. Mayor Trupiano is an exemplary leader.
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