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American Canyon leaders urge more outreach to isolated seniors, honor longtime resident
Summary
American Canyon Mayor Pierre Washington and councilmembers discussed city outreach to older residents, plans to address senior isolation, and mourned longtime community member Fran Limos; the mayor called county-city collaboration "unmatched."
American Canyon Mayor Pierre Washington and members of the city council addressed the Napa County Commission on Aging on April 27 about efforts to reach older residents and reduce senior isolation. Washington described city outreach efforts and praised collaboration with the county as "unmatched." Councilmember Melissa Lamattina highlighted concerns about senior isolation and said she wants to take steps to increase community involvement among older residents.
Councilmember David Oro spoke about his experiences on the council and the city’s work to connect community services to residents who may be isolated or less able to travel. The mayor also mentioned the community’s mourning for Fran Limos, described in the meeting as a long-serving and active American Canyon resident and advocate who attended council meetings for many years.
These remarks were delivered as part of a broader agenda of county and community updates; no formal action or vote resulted from this discussion.
