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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.

Councilwoman Lee

Sep 10, 2021

How to be an Ally against Antisemitism

Shana Tova, Happy Rosh Hashanah 🍎🍯 wishing everyone a sweet year! I've been reflecting on how to be an ally against anti-semitism and...

San Mateo Residents Honored On Senior Citizen's Day

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 26, 2021

San Mateo Residents Honored On Senior Citizen's Day

Four Peninsula Regent seniors received proclamations from the City recognizing their leadership.

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

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.

Councilwoman Lee

Jun 22, 2021

PenTV: The Game

Conversation on transforming the anti-racist movements into concrete policy initiatives and the new wave of by-district elections.

Councilwoman Lee

May 28, 2021

InspirAsians Profile!

I'm so proud and grateful to be highlighted as an AAPI leader by Asian Uplift & Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition for #aapihistory month!...

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...

**New Diversity Task Force Moving Forward

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 25, 2021

**New Diversity Task Force Moving Forward

Task force to address equity and diversity on City Boards and Commissions and expand community engagement strategies moving forward.

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 23, 2021

CA Ethnic Studies Victory!

Thank you for supporting Ethnic Studies and Standing against Anti-Asian Racism & Anti-Semitism

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 9, 2021

It's Time for Campaign Finance Reform

At the frontlines of democracy, we need a transparent, equitable and accessible election process.

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...

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!

Congrats to lady leaders on SMC DEMS UNITED Slate!

Councilwoman Lee

Feb 10, 2021

Congrats to lady leaders on SMC DEMS UNITED Slate!

In a historically high election turnout, big congrats to my fellow delegates from the San Mateo County DEMS UNITED progressive slate!

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!

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.

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