Community Conversations: Mental Health and Families

Last night we held our second Community Conversation on mental health and families and over 60 community members attended to discuss the triggers of mental illness. With the pressure of our current immigration system, the housing crisis, and the high cost of living we are seeing an alarming impact on our family’s mental health. 

Board Highlights: Measure K, Proposition 6 and Affordable Housing

I want to share with you some highlights from October 2nd County of San Mateo – Government Board Meeting: As a Vietnamn Veteran, I am proud to approve district specific Measure K funds to San Mateo County Blue Stars Moms 

Warren Award: Dr. Faye McNair Knox

We lost a significant member of our community last week - Dr. Faye McNair-Knox. She was 68 years old. Dr. Faye, as she was known to all, was born and raised in East Palo Alto and became the voice of those less fortunate in that and surrounding cities – particularly for the youth.

San Carlos Airport Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program

San Carlos Airport Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program. Copies of the Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program for San Carlos Airport are available for reference within the attachment below.  Docket Number FAA-2013-0259 on Regulations.gov.

Warren Award: California Clubhouse - Members helping Members

Did you know that about 44,000 people in San Mateo County struggle with serious mental illness? California Clubhouse is a membership-based organization where people with persistent mental illness rebuild their lives, learn skills and make friends.

Warren Award: Veterans Treatment Court and August Graduates

I learned the adage “Leave No One Behind” as a young man in the US Army serving in Vietnam. This morning, I had the honor of speaking at the Veteran Treatment Court’s (VTC) graduation – and this is exactly what this Court does – bringing our veterans in trouble with the law into the light and helping them change the direction of their lives. 

Warren Award: Jeff Norris and Sandra Firpo - CERT Instructors

My office recently partnered with the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services to offer the first CERT Academy in North Fair Oaks (and the first to be taught in both English and Spanish).   

New Leaders - CERT Graduates of North Fair Oaks

I would like to introduce you to the first cohort of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduates from North Fair Oaks and congratulate all 39 of them!  

HEART: New Secretary to the Board

At this month's HEART (Housing Endowment And Resgional Trust) meeting, I was elected as Secretary to the Board by my colleagues. I am honored.

Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approved Deportation Legal Defense Fund

This week, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $764,000 for an Immigration Deportation Legal Defense Fund. We did so after hearing the impassioned pleas from many who came to our last two Board meetings to share their stories – and anger at the treatment of immigrant families, particularly the children, at our borders.