Two weeks in: A major win for safe streets! 🚲

It has been two weeks since we launched this campaign, and I am blown away by the energy and support within our community. We hit the ground running, and we haven't stopped since!

From the Council chambers to the early morning streets, here is what we’ve been up to—and why I’m more optimistic than ever about San Mateo’s future.

My 8-year old son Remy gave his first public comment at a City Council meeting!

✅ A Huge Win for Safe Streets (and Bike Lanes!)

On Monday night, I joined dozens of neighbors at City Council to support keeping the bike lanes on N. Humboldt Street. It was a powerful display of community and a demonstration of the power we all have to make our city safer for everyone. My husband and I spoke, but the real stars were the kids—some as young as eight!—and the eloquent teens from San Mateo High who stood up for their safety. 

And it worked. The Council voted unanimously to keep the bike lanes, address parking with a new permit program, and commit to further safety improvements.

This is a major step forward. Our Safe Streets coalition showed that our neighborhoods are changing, active transportation is growing, and keeping kids safe around schools is a top priority for our community.

📋 Showing Up at 5:00 AM

Leadership means showing up, even before the sun comes up. I recently joined the San Mateo County One Day Homeless Count, venturing out at 5 AM to help conduct the observational count that informs our county’s funding and long-term solutions.

As a data-driven leader, I know we can’t fix what we don’t measure. Seeing the reality of our unhoused neighbors firsthand only deepens my commitment to compassionate, effective housing solutions.

📣 Momentum is Building

We are building a coalition that spans the entire region. I am honored to announce that we have secured new endorsements from leaders who trust my vision for San Mateo, including:

• State Senator Scott Wiener

• SF City Attorney David Chiu

• Mountain View Mayor Emily Ramos

• Sunnyvale Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger

• Daly City Councilmember Juslyn Manalo

• Portola Valley Town Councilmember Helen Wolter

🚶🏾‍♀️‍➡️Justice for Veronica

While we celebrate policy wins, we remember why this work is so urgent. Following the tragic death of Veronica Vasquez on El Camino Real, we have been working hard to raise awareness and support her family. Thank you to everyone who contributed to their GoFundMe. We will keep fighting for "Quick Build" safety fixes so no other family has to endure this loss.

🚀 By the Numbers

• 65 "Safe Streets for Everyone" lawn signs distributed to neighbors (and counting!)

• 86 founding donors have already chipped in to power this campaign

We are closing in on our first 100 donors. Can you help us hit that milestone today?

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Whether it’s $10 or $100, your contribution helps us print the flyers and signs we need to reach every voter in District 3.

Let’s move San Mateo forward, together!