| | Support Serramonte Del Rey TODAY -Tuesday, December 5th! |
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| Join us in backing the groundbreaking Serramonte Del Rey housing project by sending a letter in support of SDR. This initiative aims to construct homes for the community (including 20% affordable housing and set-asides for those with developmental disabilities) all on school land to benefit the district and the community long-term. The Planning Committee convenes on Tuesday, December 5, at 7:00 pm at Daly City City Hall (333 90th Street Daly City) to review this proposal. Please sign the letter to show your support, and consider joining us at the meeting to amplify our collective voice! |
| | | San Mateo Baywood Historic District |
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| In advance of next Monday’s city council meeting in San Mateo, residents are mobilizing to oppose the Baywood Historic District. During the non-agendized comment portion of the meeting, residents will deliver comments to the council, urging them to issue a formal letter opposing the district. Neighbors opposing the district have created a petition to urge the city council to formally oppose the historic district. They’ve also created a website for interested residents to learn more. All San Mateo residents are welcome to sign to demonstrate that the community supports preserving real history, not segregation. |
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| | Legalize Affordable Homes! |
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| On Tuesday night, the Menlo Park City Council voted to make it easier to put homes (especially affordable homes) in and near downtown Menlo Park!
This would not have been possible without the help of the 150 Menlo Park residents who signed Menlo Together’s petition urging city leadership to upzone downtown! |
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| |  Housing Elements Review |
| Last week, South San Francisco became the third city in San Mateo County to achieve housing element certification! A number of significant policies helped the city achieve compliance, including commitments to pursue: - Widespread rezoning for affordable and market-rate homes, allowing up to 120 du/ac in some areas.
- Publicly owned land for affordable homes
- Tenant protections to prevent displacement of our county’s most vulnerable residents
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|  | Across the Bay Area, more than 50% of cities have now received housing element certification; in San Mateo County, just 3 of our 21 jurisdictions have completed the process. HLC continues to support the efforts of local jurisdictions to achieve compliance with comment letters and policy advice. |
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| | Across the Bay Area, more than 50% of cities have now received housing element certification; in San Mateo County, just 3 of our 21 jurisdictions have completed the process. HLC continues to support the efforts of local jurisdictions to achieve compliance with comment letters and policy advice. |
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| End of the Year Fundraiser |
|  | As we approach the close of another impactful year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you who has propelled our shared vision of a more inclusive San Mateo County. Whether through time, resources, or advocacy, your support has been the driving force behind our community-centered initiatives. As we navigate the final stretch of 2023, we invite you to contribute to our End-Of-Year-Fundraiser. Your donation, no matter the amount, is a direct investment in building homes, developing leaders, and fostering community. That's why, at HLC, we've set a target to raise $10,000 by December 31, 2023, to sustain the momentum in our efforts to create additional affordable housing. Join us in making a difference today! Your support in our year-end fundraiser is not just a contribution; it's a commitment to a brighter, more inclusive community. Let's close this chapter with gratitude, knowing that we've sown the seeds for a more equitable tomorrow. |
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| Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Supervisor Don Horsley |
|  | It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of former County Supervisor and HEART of SMC Board Member Don Horsley on Friday, November 24, 2023. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the countless lives he touched as a staunch advocate for housing justice and people with mental health disorders. Last year, at our Housing Leadership Day conference, we were fortunate enough to have Supervisor Horsley join us to give our opening remarks for the event, where he talked about the importance of working together to find solutions to tackle the housing crisis. One of his greatest accomplishments in supporting affordable housing included chairing the committee that passed Measure K, a ballot measure that provides dedicated funding to affordable homes and emergency services. These funds have allowed for the development of thousands of new affordable homes throughout the County (you can learn more about the impact of Measure K in our ebook). We continue to be inspired by Supervisor Horsley’s words and even more so by his actions to create a more equitable San Mateo County. |
| | Celebrating a Year of Insights: CZI's Annual Housing Sentiment Survey CZI unveiled a condensed overview of their Annual Housing Sentiment Survey. This publicly accessible one-page document encapsulates overarching trends spanning more than three years, tracking public sentiment on diverse challenges and solutions related to California's housing crisis. Conducted in September, this survey also features unique inquiries into support for revenue initiatives and social housing. ⬇️To check out the full one-pager, click the button below⬇️ |
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| | ✧Join Us in Preserving Affordable Housing! Volunteer to Canvas South San Francisco and enjoy a Treat on Us!✧ |
|  | We need your help! We’re on a mission to keep housing affordable in South San Francisco. We are researching preservation policies and need your help canvassing a neighborhood! We want to understand the community better. Will you help us? Sign up to spend 2 - 3 hours with us doing quick surveys in the community. Your support will significantly help us and our mission to preserve affordable housing. Psst... Sign up for two shifts, and we'll treat you to something sweet! Mochi, Boba, or coffee—your choice! Let's do this together! |
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✧San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) - Citizens Advisory Committee Opening✧ |
|  | The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) currently has 2 vacancies on its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)! Committee members are appointed to serve for 3-year terms during which they commit to meet monthly and advise the Authority Board, based on community input, on SMCTA-specific projects, priorities, and programs.
If you are a resident of San Mateo County and this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, click the button below to apply. |
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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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