End of Year '24, Newsletter
2024: Looking back and forward -- with thanks.
As I reflect on these past dozen years and what we’ve been able to achieve, both in my Santa Clara County Supervisorial district (District Five) and countywide, I’m mindful that so much of the work we do comes to fruition over time, and in collaboration.
Often it’s not possible for just one person — even an elected official — or just one organization to successfully tackle the complex challenges facing our County. But together we can accomplish a lot.
I’m grateful once again for the support of my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors, and for the many civic and community partners who made it possible to tackle numerous issues. I’m proud of the tangible progress we made on initiatives my office and I championed, including improvements in health services; affordable housing; support for youth, seniors, and individuals with developmental disabilities; emergency services; education; and, more — with highlights from the past year noted below.
Some long-term projects, like a number of the ones below, won’t be wrapped up by the time I complete my term and walk out the door on December 31. But I remind myself that patience is a virtue (along with persistence and a sense of urgency!) when it comes to the pace of institutional progress.