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Councilwoman Lee

May 1

2023 State of the City: Our Resilient Future

Year in review building a resilient community by creating prosperity, empowering people, and investing in placemaking.

Vote Yes on Measure CC: Save San Mateo Services!

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 29, 2022

Vote Yes on Measure CC: Save San Mateo Services!

It will take all of us together to make San Mateo a great place to live, work and raise a family!

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 23, 2022

Infrastructure Investments on B St

It's time to invest and keep up the momentum of economic recovery in our downtown.

Signs of Pandemic Recovery with $13M+ Budget Surplus

Councilwoman Lee

Apr 26, 2022

Signs of Pandemic Recovery with $13M+ Budget Surplus

“Our community members will see and experience the benefits of those investments."

Councilwoman Lee

Sep 24, 2021

Giving our Streets Back to People

This decision is an investment in a shared vision to make our downtown a lively and vibrant destination for all.

COVID Response: San Mateo Approves Employee Bonuses

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 23, 2021

COVID Response: San Mateo Approves Employee Bonuses

Our Council approved bonus pay to recognize the city staff’s work over the pandemic

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 19, 2021

General Plan 2040 Moving Forward

Our Council unanimously approved three land use and circulation alternatives, emphasizing studying options for building around transit.

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 8, 2021

MomSquad Making History

In celebration of Women's History Month - I want to honor my Mom Squad! We led the charge to create the SMC Child Care Relief Fund...

Hazard Pay: Supporting essential workers

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 4, 2021

Hazard Pay: Supporting essential workers

San Mateo unanimously passed an emergency ordinance on hazard pay for essential workers at grocery and drug stores...

Outdoor dining continues with Citywide parklet program & downtown street closure

Councilwoman Lee

Feb 4, 2021

Outdoor dining continues with Citywide parklet program & downtown street closure

Extension of city-wide parklets & downtown street closures for outdoor dining.

Councilwoman Lee

Jan 22, 2021

2021 State of the City

Mayor Eric Rodriguez hosted the virtual State of the City, "We are going through a pivotal time in our history...

San Mateo $$$ Update: Revenue Opportunity

Councilwoman Lee

Nov 24, 2020

San Mateo $$$ Update: Revenue Opportunity

Billboard advertisements are possible, as long as the city protects the historic downtown and residential areas.

Planning for Post-Pandemic Recovery & Growth

Councilwoman Lee

Oct 30, 2020

Planning for Post-Pandemic Recovery & Growth

Let's talk post-pandemic growth trajectory and workforce housing with one of San Mateo's foremost women tech leaders Adrienne Down Coulson

Councilwoman Lee

Oct 19, 2020

Yes on Measure W

I'm proud to have joined my City Council colleagues to unanimously put Measure W on the ballot. Everyone who lives, works or even just...

Virtual Event: Dismantling Segregation in San Mateo

Councilwoman Lee

Oct 2, 2020

Virtual Event: Dismantling Segregation in San Mateo

You are invited to join an important follow-up conversation to the New York Times Rothstein article on racism and segregation in San Mateo.

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.

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.

25th Ave & Hillsdale Mall Dining Guide (Outdoor & Take Out)

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 16, 2020

25th Ave & Hillsdale Mall Dining Guide (Outdoor & Take Out)

We have excellent dining options OPEN for take-out and outdoor dining on 25th Avenue and at the Hillsdale Mall. Enjoy!

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!