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Councilwoman Lee

Sep 9

Back to School: Supporting Our Student

From the Learning Education Assistance Program that provided essential resources during COVID-19, to safety improvements like reduced

Investing in Families: The Vital Role of Childcare

Councilwoman Lee

Mar 12

Investing in Families: The Vital Role of Childcare

During the pandemic, we saw the childcare industry come to the brink of collapse. I joined other #momleaders to create a $5.5M County Grant

Celebrating 60 Years with our Sister City Toyonaka, Japan

Councilwoman Lee

Oct 30, 2023

Celebrating 60 Years with our Sister City Toyonaka, Japan

I am profoundly changed by my experience in Toyonaka, thanks to the visionaries who united to restore peace and join in friendship 60 yrs...

Councilwoman Lee

Jun 15, 2023

College of San Mateo Class of 2023

I was honored to give the 101st Commencement Ceremony speech this year to the graduating class of over 1,475 CSM students.

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

Mar 23, 2021

CA Ethnic Studies Victory!

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

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...

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...

#BREAKING: Broad Coalition Support Child Care

Councilwoman Lee

Dec 18, 2020

#BREAKING: Broad Coalition Support Child Care

One of the most successful initiatives to support working families and children during COVID-19 has been the Child Care Relief Fund...

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.

Councilwoman Lee

Sep 30, 2020

Lifting #GenZ Political Voices

Leaders of all generations are working together to increase voter turnout and lift up the political voices of Generation Z!

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

Invest in child care, serve 1,500 children in San Mateo County

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 18, 2020

Invest in child care, serve 1,500 children in San Mateo County

Support a $2M Child Care Relief Fund, grant support for child care programs serving 1,500 children in San Mateo County.

Councilwoman Lee

Jul 8, 2020

No Child Care, No Recovery

I helped convene a small and mighty group of child care advocates and experts to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors...