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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

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Your Guide to Outdoor Dining in San Mateo During COVID19

Councilwoman Lee

Aug 7, 2020

Your Guide to Outdoor Dining in San Mateo During COVID19

Map directory of downtown restaurants open for outdoor dining (Updated 7/23)

Saving Jobs & Our Local Economy: COVID-19 Update

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 31, 2020

Saving Jobs & Our Local Economy: COVID-19 Update

29,000 Square Feet of Outdoor Dining In San Mateo, we acted quickly to create 29,000 square feet of outdoor dining for 36 businesses.

Housing our Homeless in San Mateo: Tour Inside the Vendome

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 29, 2020

Housing our Homeless in San Mateo: Tour Inside the Vendome

Join me for a 15-minute tour of the Vendome, San Mateo's permanent supportive housing project downtown.

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