Homeowners can get up to $10,000 for improvements
Homeowners whose houses could use a little health and safety repair could receive up to $10,000 to cover the costs if the household fits income-eligibility guidelines.
The city of Saratoga is looking for applicants for the new Safety Grant Program, designed for residents who need to make repairs but don't want to commit to loans through the Saratoga Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation Program. The program seeks to correct health and safety problems within homes and stress prevention with projects that range from covering exposed wires, installing stair and porch railings and grounding electrical systems to installing motion sensor lighting, removing dangerous combustibles and improving disabled access to homes. The grant is made possible by the Federal Community Development Block Grant.
To request an application, call George White or Pete Gonda at 868-1200.
Beth David hosts League of Women Voters' forum on issues
The League of Women Voters of Los Gatos-Saratoga-Monte Sereno sponsors a session on the pros and cons of ballot measures at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road. The session is a joint effort between Beth David, Ascension Catholic Church and Grace United Methodist Church.
The League also sponsors a forum for Saratoga City Council candidates at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Saratoga Library community room.
Registrar of voters reports shortage of poll workers
With only a few weeks until the Nov. 5 election, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters is seeking poll workers. Approximately 4,000 workers have been hired, leaving a shortage of 1,000.
Especially needed are bilingual poll workers who speak English and Spanish, Vietnamese or Chinese. There is also a need for workers who can travel outside their own precincts.
Poll workers must be U.S. citizens, Santa Clara County residents and 18 years old or older. No experience is necessary, and training is provided. Pay is $60 for the day, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., plus $5 for training.
Persons interested in working at the polls should contact the Registrar of Voters, 299-2694.
This article appeared in the Saratoga News, October 16, 1996.
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