Dear Friends, As we celebrate March as National Women’s History Month, let me tell you how it all began. Though it was established 38 years ago when the U.S. Congress passed legislation, Women's History Month actually originated here in the Bay Area. The tradition was born in Santa Rosa nine years earlier when a local education task force organized women’s history week. They picked the week to align with International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Dear Friends, What a month this has been! I’m deeply concerned about the viability of our democratic institutions and the health and safety of our residents. It is crucial for San Mateo County to be prepared for potential federal funding cuts that could hurt our local safety net system. The good news is that the entire county leadership is alert to the potential cutbacks and committed to continuing to provide services for all San Mateo County residents.
Dear Friends, I am so excited and grateful to be home and to return to the place where I started my journey in public service 44 years ago. Thank you to the residents of District 1 for electing me to be their county supervisor. As many of you may know, I served on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, in the California Assembly and Senate, and in Congress. I believe that public service is the foundation of our democracy.