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Councilwoman Lee

Sep 17, 2020

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Councilwoman Lee

Sep 4, 2020

Police Reform: Training & Mental Health

San Mateo’s police chief this week unveiled new policies and training programs aimed at enhancing his department’s response to mental health

30+ Years Putting Faith Into Action: Homeless Help Center Downtown San Mateo

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 28, 2020

30+ Years Putting Faith Into Action: Homeless Help Center Downtown San Mateo

Since COVID-19 and the fires, Saint Vincent de Paul has served thousands of people in need, called to serve and motivated by faith.

Workers Resource Center finds new location in North Central

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 21, 2020

Workers Resource Center finds new location in North Central

On Monday, our council approved a contract for a new location for the Workers Resource Center - a program run through the Samaritan House.

Child Care Relief Fund - Applications Open Mon. 8/24

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 18, 2020

Child Care Relief Fund - Applications Open Mon. 8/24

Child Care Relief Fund Grants will cover one month of operating expenses the application opens Mon. August 24th.

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 17, 2020

SF Chronicle Profile of Working Moms During the Pandemic

National data show more women than men lost jobs as the economy shut down, dropped out of the workforce for lack of child care.

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 13, 2020

Parent Powered Child Care Resources

Parents are buzzing to create child care solutions and it might feel like the wild west. Advice and resources, please share!

SMC Community Colleges help students navigate the new normal

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 12, 2020

SMC Community Colleges help students navigate the new normal

Our SMC community colleges are the first line of defense for students facing unemployment & need to get (re)trained and back to work.

New Study: Teen & Youth Vaping Increases Risk Factors 5X for COVID-19

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 11, 2020

New Study: Teen & Youth Vaping Increases Risk Factors 5X for COVID-19

New national study proves our worst fears, call to FDA to to clear the market of e-cigarettes.

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 24, 2020

Being an Anti-Racist Ally in San Mateo

Supporting San Mateo Black organizations and businesses with your time, skills and resources! #antiracism

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 23, 2020

$2M SMC Child Care Fund Approved

Together we conceived of the SMC Child Care Fund and mobilized 50 elected officials and 550+ county residents to sign our letter to the BoS

#BlackLivesMatter Resolution: Walking the Road Together

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 21, 2020

#BlackLivesMatter Resolution: Walking the Road Together

A coalition of San Mateans from different backgrounds came together in earnest to present a unified front against police brutality & racism.

The Power of Art: #BlackLivesMatter Mural

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 19, 2020

The Power of Art: #BlackLivesMatter Mural

Focus our intentions and our actions beyond the performative and symbolic. Let's honor black lives by honoring black artists.

Councilwoman Lee

Jun 10, 2020

I understand outrage and indignation

I understand outrage and indignation, but I won't use this or any excuse to shut my eyes, stop listening and harden my heart - I will use it

Councilwoman Lee

Jun 3, 2020

Bruised not broken

Cowardice came to our doorstep yesterday when a masked man broke our window with a rock in broad daylight. This was not random vandalism

Councilwoman Lee

Apr 21, 2020

Proud San Matean: My story of belonging

Tell-all about my childhood crush, quirky family & how #SanMateo became my forever home. #communitypride #home #ourvalues

SMC Asian Pacific Islanders Caucus & Peninsula Leaders Unite Against Racism and Xenophobia

Councilwoman Lee

Apr 11, 2020

SMC Asian Pacific Islanders Caucus & Peninsula Leaders Unite Against Racism and Xenophobia

The health crisis has fueled a disturbing, anti-Asian trend... “COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate against anybody and neither can we.”

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 5, 2020

Teach Our History

Envision an Urban Trail that turns our entire City into a connected park with #historicalmarkers mapped out!

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 3, 2020

Election Day #GetOutTheVote

Today is election day for the Presidential Primary. This is a countywide All-Mailed Ballot/Vote Center election, meaning you can mail

Celebrating Black History Month & MLK Park Re-Opening

Councilwoman Lee

Feb 24, 2020

Celebrating Black History Month & MLK Park Re-Opening

1969 on the heels of Dr. King’s tragic assassination, the Council unanimously agreed to dedicate the Center and Park in North Central