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Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence: Speak Up

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 17

Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence: Speak Up

I partnered with Dr. Ferguson, CORA C.E.O and San Mateo Police Chief Barberini to bring local leaders through CORA's doors

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 9

Reducing Train Horn Noise Pollution

Our City has been actively working on a plan to reduce train horn noise, investments that could bring safety improvements as well.

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.

Councilwoman Lee

Jan 25

Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting

Reflections on our afternoon with the API survivors of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting.

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 14, 2022

Gun violence is a women's issue

I joined CORA to highlight the intersection of domestic violence and gun control, as a women's issue.

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 6, 2022

North Central Bike Lane Project

The council voted 3-2 to approve the bicycle lanes, why I dissented.

Councilwoman Lee

Jan 19, 2022

Police Dept. Strategic Objectives

Update on the Police Department's Strategic Objectives: accountability, transparency, coordination with mental health and social services...

Councilwoman Lee

Jan 10, 2022

Universal Health Care

San Mateo should stand up and state our values in a resolution supporting universal health care for all.

Councilwoman Lee

Dec 16, 2021

$13.5M for Homeless Housing

San Mateo County will purchase the 44-room to expand housing for our homeless.

Councilwoman Lee

Oct 23, 2021

Slow Down for Students

Slowing cars down around schools to achieve Vision Zero - the global initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities.

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 19, 2021

Pedestrian Safety

Councilwoman Amourence Lee said, “I wanted to underscore my support for the study of the reduced speeds around schools."

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 17, 2021

Volunteer Safety Patrol

This month, United Peace Collaborative launched a volunteer patrol training session in San Mateo, joined by a coalition of leaders.

What you can do about anti-Asian violence? Call to action!

Councilwoman Lee

Apr 7, 2021

What you can do about anti-Asian violence? Call to action!

It starts with showing up and speaking up. Then it needs to turn into a practice of participating in the collective effort...

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...

Councilwoman Lee

Feb 22, 2021

Introducing the Traffic Safety Data Map

San Mateo is marrying our data and our policy initiatives to make our streets safer!

Police Accountability & Transparency Dashboard

Councilwoman Lee

Feb 8, 2021

Police Accountability & Transparency Dashboard

SMPD continuously strives to be a progressive leader among law enforcement agencies - visit our new data transparency web page!

New Pilot Program: San Mateo police partner with mental health clinician for co-response model

Councilwoman Lee

Jan 26, 2021

New Pilot Program: San Mateo police partner with mental health clinician for co-response model

A behavioral health clinician from San Mateo County Health will be embedded in our San Mateo Police Department in a new pilot program

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...

Councilwoman Lee

Dec 18, 2020

Another API Councilwoman Attacked

Early yesterday morning I learned that Councilmember Richa Awasthi, my council colleague in Foster City was attacked in the same way I was.

Free COVID-19 Testing for Kids & Flu Shots in San Mateo

Councilwoman Lee

Oct 19, 2020

Free COVID-19 Testing for Kids & Flu Shots in San Mateo

Drive-through testing is open by appointment to all families that live in San Mateo County with children ages 5 and older.