| Eviction Moratorium Update |
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| | | Because of ongoing shelter-at-home orders, the following proposals will only be receiving virtual feedback from their respective decision-making bodies. We have provided instructions on how to participate. |
| Update: Approved! 427 Homes in San Bruno! |
| Woohoo! Great news! On June 25th San Bruno approved 427 homes close to transit. 65 of these homes will be at affordable levels! Thank you San Bruno City Council for your leadership in approving these homes for our community. For more information on these new homes, please check out this link. |
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| Action: Show your support for affordable homes at San Mateo Planning Commission! |
| On Tuesday 7/14/2020 at 7:00pm, the San Mateo Planning Commission will be voting on Midpen’s San Mateo Downtown Opportunity Sites. This 100% affordable housing proposal is a unique opportunity to support 225 families with the greatest housing needs in San Mateo. More info, click here. |
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| Here is how you can take action! |
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| - Participate live during the meeting! Because of shelter-at-home orders, the Planning Commission will only be receiving digital feedback. For live public comments, or those after 4:00pm on 7/14/20, please see this link.
- Find the agenda for the meeting you wish to attend below, and click the link at the top of the agenda to be added to the meeting. All attendees are muted by default. Wait for the item # and title, to be presented by staff and then opened for public comment. To speak press the “Raise Your Hand” icon and you will be called on at the appropriate time.
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- Write an email to the San Mateo Planning Commission: planning@cityofsanmateo.org.
- Connect with a community group or let your social circle know about an opportunity to support affordable homes! If you have any questions or want to share information with your friends and neighbors please let us know!
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| These homes will provide greater equity in our communities. We look forward to seeing your support and hearing from you! |
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| | The need for quality, affordable and secure shelter is essential. During this COVID19 health emergency, we are learning how housing IS healthcare. Show your support in emails, social media, and communications with the hashtag #HousingIsHealthcare. If you have any questions or would like to let us know you sent a public comment, please email: amelendrez@hlcsmc.org. |
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| | Housing Leadership Day 2020 |
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| We are happy to announce that this year is the 20th anniversary of Housing Leadership Day! We hope you will join us for this virtual conference in October-- keep an eye out for updates regarding the date and time of this event, workshop submissions, and more!
Please click the button below if you’d like to sponsor this special event. Your support as a sponsor not only helps us put together an engaging and unified conference, but it is a huge part in maintaining our everyday operations and general outreach work. For any questions regarding this conference, please contact Kara at krivera@hlcsmc.org. |
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| | | Did you know: getting counted is essential for our local and small businesses to succeed and expand? Remember to get yourself counted TODAY if you have not done so yet! You can visit http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to take the census. In partnership with Anamatangi Polynesian Voices. Follow them at https://www.facebook.com/anamatangiPV/! Graphic credit to Heleine Grewe! |
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| | | Waiting List for Montara (Bay Meadows) Opened until July 31! Montara, located at 2775 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA is a new housing development currently under construction for low-income households. Construction is expected to complete in late summer 2020. The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo is accepting online applications for the project’s 34 Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units between 07/01/2020 and 07/31/2020. The PBV units consist of 13 one-bedroom units, 11 two-bedroom units, and 10 three-bedroom units. Interested parties may register online at www.mysmchousing.com during the opening period. *Applicants who already have an account with www.mysmchousing.com may use the same account and log in information to apply online for the Montara waiting list. |
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| Executive Director Open Position NAMI San Mateo County is looking for the right person to become our next Executive Director and to lead our organization as it grows and thrives and continues to offer so many important services, programs, and resources to individuals and families of loved ones in our San Mateo County area who are coping with mental illness. Click here to see the posting. If you know someone who would be interested in this position which is flexible 80% time, please forward the link to them. |
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| Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County
2905 S El Camino Real | San Mateo, California 94403
650-242-1764 | info@hlcsmc.org |
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