Yes In God’s Backyard!

BIG WIN FOR YIGBY!!!

Exciting update!!! Here is what Senator Scott tweeted at 7:06 PM on Tuesday, May 30th:

YIGBY PASSES THE SENATE!!!

Thank you, colleagues, for passing our legislation to allow faith institutions & nonprofit colleges to build affordable housing on their land.

This bill will open up tens of thousands of acres of land for affordable housing. It’s a game-changer.

The bill passed with a strong showing: 33-2-5. This is a result of a team effort by people across sectors. Multiple individual meetings with Senators as well as the many organizations across the state who sent in letters of support. San Mateo County was one of the most represented counties, with 40 nonprofits and faith-based organizations expressing their support for YIGBY. THANK YOU! We did it together.

Now on to the Assembly–stay tuned!

✧Support New Funding for Affordable Homes✧

We need YOUR support for a $10-20 billion nine-county Bay Area
affordable housing bond!

Many of our cities address their housing needs individually, usually with limited to no staff and financial resources. A regional bond's success is important because it takes a more collaborative approach and provides access to funds and resources -- it helps create a level playing field among all 101 cities and 9 counties in the Bay Area.

For San Mateo County, the housing bond could generate $1 billion dollars to help ensure the protection of at-risk renters and for the creation and preservation of affordable homes.

This won’t happen without your support. Click here to learn more AND to endorse today!

Affordable Housing Month 2023

As Affordable Housing Month 2023 draws to a close, we want to thank all our amazing sponsors, remarkable individuals, dedicated volunteers, and visionary organizations who poured their passions and efforts into making this month an incredible success!

To see a full recap, please visit hlcsmc.org

✧Thank you Sponsors✧

Opportunities

✧Volunteer with us at the HLC booth at the first San Mateo Pride Parade!✧

Are you passionate about equality, acceptance, and creating a more inclusive community? We are too! The San Mateo Pride Parade is a vibrant celebration that brings together people from all walks of life, and we need your help to make it even more memorable.

We need you to volunteer! As a volunteer, you’ll actively engage with individuals in conversations to raise awareness about HLC’s current campaigns and projects. We will have water and light snacks for our volunteers!

Wear your favorite pride rainbow color and join us Saturday, June 10. Shifts from 10 am - 1 pm and 1 pm - 5 pm.

✧Housing Activists Wanted! ✧

Want to be a Housing Hero? Looking for a fun summer job? Make a difference while you earn some pay. The pay range is $20 - $30/hr.

Apply now by scanning the QR code or following this link: bit.ly/3MQYE9n

✧San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) - Board of Directors Vacancy✧

The SamTrans has an opening for one public member to serve on its Board of Directors! This is your opportunity to help set the policy for the Transit District, which oversees SamTrans bus and paratransit services.

To apply, you must be a resident of San Mateo County outside of the coastal region, and you cannot be an elected official or have served as an elected official within the previous 12 months. Regular committee and board meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm.

Click here to download the application.

The application deadline is Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

Please email, send, or fax your completed application to

Dora Seamans, District Secretary
San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)
PO Box 3006
San Carlos CA 94070-1306
Fax: 650-508-6281
Email: seamansd@samtrans.com

If you have any questions, please contact Dora Seamans at 650-508-6242.

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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