Housing
End of Year '24, Newsletter
Joe's closing newsletter shares initiatives and projects with milestones in 2024, as well as his final Board of Supervisors proposal to keep Homestead Safe Routes to School moving forward. Included is a video tribute to Joe from County colleagues and community members.
2024: Looking back, and forward — with thanks
Compassion Week provides more awareness and understanding of the needs around us, and is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to engage in acts of service — while forging connections and spreading kindness.
North County affordable housing gets a boost
Affordable housing in the North County is receiving a boost. At the December 10 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved an additional allocation to support the El Camino Real Multifamily Project housing development. That same week, Los Altos’ affordable housing development at 330 Distel Circle received $10,431,853 in state low-income housing tax credits from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, chaired by State Treasurer Fiona Ma.
Mountain View Cold Weather Shelter open through mid-April
Santa Clara County’s Mountain View Cold Weather Shelter Program extends its service season through mid-April. In addition to shelter beds, the program also provides meals, laundry, showers, and case management for community members who are unhoused.
Nov/Dec 2024, Newsletter
This edition includes exciting news about Valley Health Center North County, support for students at Alta Vista High School, and a note of gratitude from Supervisor Simitian. Learn more about Joe's work in 2023, how to submit for NUMU's ArtNow exhibition and Builder's Remedy projects in the unincorporated County.
October 2024, Newsletter
Read about the opening of Heartwood Apartments, creating opportunity for young adults, adults and families; 'community building' in Loma Prieta, and the creation of a market hub that will allow West Valley Community Services to improve their Park-It market food distribution. 2022 Joe History, resources for the public and clinicians on ME/CFS and more are also included.
August 2024, Newsletter
Read Joe's op-ed on youth mental health, learn about support for Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley and Hakone Gardens, as well as ways you can engage and participate at community events for allcove Palo Alto, a special Health & Hospital Committee meeting on ME/CFS and Sidewalk Office Hours at local farmers' markets. 2020 was quite a year so there is a lot of Joe History instead of a little.
July 2024, Newsletter
Read Joe's guest column on making camp more inclusive for everyone, support for mental health access for older adults and County grants proposed by Joe to address homelessness in Cupertino, Mountain View and Los Gatos.
May/June 2024, Newsletter
Read about results and next steps from the County's caregiver study, Joe's continued support for mental health care access and services in his district, affordable housing, and ICYMI: an interview on Santa Clara Valley Health Care's “The Beat;” Joe receiving a Partners in Education Award; and a little 2017 Joe History.
February 2024, Newsletter
Read about progress on climate change, teacher housing and a County health clinic in the West Valley. Save the Date for the annual Lehigh Southwest Cement Plant public meeting, Silicon Valley Reads events and a little 2014 Joe History.