I am excited to announce that the District 2 Office, in partnership the City of Hayward, Eden Health District, and Alameda Health System, collectively advanced over $15 million in local funds that will receive a federal match resulting in over $30 million for St. Rose Hospital! This includes $1 million from District 2’s discretionary funds to support ongoing efforts to support and revitalize southern Alameda County’s only safety-net hospital and emergency room.
 District 2 leadership working together with the community to advocate for St. Rose Hospital in 2024
This month we also hosted the first Alameda County Together For All / “ACT” Ad-Hoc Committee meeting on February 6th to discuss the expected impacts of the current federal administration’s policies and budgetary actions, including taking action to address the immediate needs of immigrant and refugee communities. I am proud to partner with ACT Committee Chair Supervisor Fortunato Bas to ensure Alameda County is not only a welcoming county, but also a prepared and proactive county when it comes to defending our values and services for residents.
 Press conference to discuss the launch of Alameda County Together (ACT) Ad Hoc Committee on February 6, 2025
As a result of our joint action, the Board of Supervisors approved a one-time funding proposal for emergency immigrant and refugee services (item 27.1) that is scheduled to return to the Board for final approval on March 11th. This action also authorizes $1.3 million in one-time funding to expand the Public Defender’s Immigration Unit, also recommended by the Public Protection Committee last December.
 Working with the community to advance protections for immigrant and refugee residents at the February 18th Board Meeting
Additionally, I awarded a $50,000 grant to support the relaunch the Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP) rapid response hotline, and other emergency services for immigrant communities.
If you or someone you know may have recently seen, interacted with, or been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), visit www.acilep.org
Or call the ACILEP Hotline at (510) 241-4011 (Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
As February comes to an end, let us remember that Black History and those who create it are limitless. Join me in celebrating Freddye Davis - longtime civil rights activist and President of the Hayward-South Alameda County NAACP, and Jean Ficklin –co-founder of the Tri-Cities Afro American Cultural and Historical Society and Newark Unified School District’s first Black teacher!
"Seek inspiration from your surroundings, from the people you meet, and the stories you hear.”
I am honored to uplift these Alameda County District 2 changemakers who make our community a more inclusive and thriving place to live in.
In Service,
 Elisa Márquez
Supervisor, Second District
Alameda County
 Pars Equality Center Fremont (Pars) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization housed at the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) that provides free and low cost immigration legal services.
The following free clinics are offered on a monthly basis at the FRC (39155 Liberty St, Fremont) in 2025:
- Citizenship and Green Card Renewal Clinic
- Adjustment of Status (Green Card petitions) for recently awarded Asylees or Refugees
- Affirmative Asylum Pro Se Clinics for Afghan Nationals
Know Your Rights!
- Remember you have the Right to Remain SILENT.
- You have the Right to NOT open the door.
- You have the Right to SEE a search warrant (ask for it under the door! & be sure it is signed by a judge and gives a right to the search of your home!).
- You have the Right to ASK for an attorney.
- You have a Right to say: “I do not CONSENT to this search.”
Contact Pars via email or call 510-894-3161.
 Explore local parks, try new outdoor sports, and have a blast. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District's (HARD) Get Outdoors - Go HARD series is free or discounted for Alameda County residents and has tons of fun activities and adventures! HARD supplies the gear, guides, and rides - just show up and play.
Mountain Biking
- Bikes & Helmets Provided
- Free Transportation
- Learn Trail Techniques & Stay Active
Trail Exploration
- Guided Trail Experiences – Explore nature, spot wildlife, and build confidence.
- Free Transportation
- Build Confidence, Connect with Nature & Have Fun.
Click here to view the list of upcoming activities and dates.
 Are you providing informal care for a child in Alameda County? Join First 5 Alameda County and the Measure C Community Advisory Council for a listening session for caregivers! Whether you’re caring for a loved one or just lending a helping hand, we encourage you to share your experiences and connect with others. Your input will help decide how Measure C funding can support caregivers like you.
Attend in-person or via Zoom to ensure your voice is heard. Translation and interpretation will be available in Spanish, Chinese, Farsi, and Arabic. Food and child-care will be provided.
- Topic: Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care
- Date: Saturday, March 1
- Time: 9am - 12pm
- Location: Glad Tidings International, Family Life Center Room (27745 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward)
- Zoom Info:
For more information and location details please click here.
 The Newark Symphonic Winds (NSW), under the direction of Mr. Richard Wong, will be presenting their Free Spring Concert.
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 6:30pm pre-concert jazz; 7pm show starts
- Location: Newark Memorial High School Theatre (39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark)
The evening will be filled with a medley of familiar tunes from “Rocky on Broadway” to “Star Wars" to Pixar themed songs and much more. For a full line up, please read the complete article here.
The performance is sponsored by Fremont Bank Foundation. As always, the concert is free and no tickets are necessary. Simply come out to enjoy the music and be certain to bring your friends.
You can find more information about this and future performances on Newark Symphonic's website: https://newarksymphonic.org.
 The City of Fremont Community Services Department invites you to the Spring into STEAM event. This is a FREE, family-friendly evening with fun STEAM activities, giveaways, FUSD’s Science Fair participants, food trucks, free raffle prizes, and more.
- Date: Wednesday, March 19
- Time: 5pm - 8pm
- Location: Downtown Event Center (3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont)
The Spring into STEAM event is a Cargill sponsored event hosted by the City of Fremont, endorsing educational programs that will lead to careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Learn more here.
 Step into the heart of cultural vibrancy at the 3rd Annual Culture Fest! Your presence, support, and enthusiasm make this celebration of diversity truly spectacular. From the captivating traditional dances to the engaging vendors, your participation made last year's event unforgettable; this year's event is sure to continue that legacy.
- Date: Saturday, March 22
- Time: 12pm - 4pm
- Location: Kennedy Park (1333 Decoto Rd, Union City)
Registration for Vendors, Performers, and Volunteers is OPEN!!
Vendor & Performer Registration will be open until space is sold out.
 Alameda County Social Services Agency and Rubicon Programs present the Spring 2025 Apprenticeship Fair.
- Date: Thursday, March 27
- Time: 1pm - 4pm
- Location: 24100 Amador St. Third Floor, Hayward
At the fair, you will:
- Discover exciting apprenticeship and training opportunities
- Connect directly with apprenticeship and training program representatives
- Explore union trades offering paid training and stable career pathways
- Learn about opportunities in healthcare, education pathways, and behavioral technician training
- Discover opportunities for obtaining stable wages, long-term career growth, and much more!
Everyone is welcome. Click here to register.
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"I decided to become a CASA [aka volunteer] because I clearly remember how lonely and frightening it was to be in foster care…When you become a CASA, you can tell a kid that you are going to always be by their side.” CASA Volunteer
There are currently 1,100 youth ages 0-21 in the Alameda County child welfare system. Alameda County CASA (ACCASA) pairs volunteers 1:1 with youth in foster care. After comprehensive, free training to become skilled advocates for children, often a CASA is the only stable and reliable adult in a child’s life. Currently, ACCASA can only support 25% of those eligible.
CASA was the idea of a juvenile dependency court judge who realized he was responsible for making life-altering decisions for children that he knew almost nothing about. The lawyers and social workers were working with very large caseloads. The judge considered; what if there was an individual, a volunteer, appointed by the court, who was familiar with the key components of a child’s life? Where they live, do they see their parent(s), how they’re doing in school, what the CHILD wants, what they need (physically, emotionally, educationally)?
ACCASA hopes to increase the percentage of children with an advocate and commits to diversifying its volunteer base to better reflect the communities served. CASA advocates serve foster youth in numerous ways and often have a lot of fun in the process. If you have the time and the heart for serving local youth, please consider applying to be a CASA volunteer.
“Imagine a young kid that will not dream, will not talk about the future. And one day they start to dream because they see that they can.” CASA Volunteer
Learn More about Volunteering at CASA
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Each year judicial officers of the Superior Court are responsible for presenting the names of civic-minded county residents to serve on the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury. The jury’s primary responsibility is to examine and report on the operations of local government agencies and to investigate citizen complaints, acting as the public’s watchdog.
The court seeks a pool of at least 30 nominees – six from each Alameda County Supervisorial District. Ultimately, 19 jurors will be selected randomly from this pool to be impaneled as the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury for 2025-2026.
Prospective jurors can complete the application online. Participation on the Civil Grand Jury is a significant commitment requiring at least two meetings via Zoom per week for one year on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Applicants must also be able to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and significant writing of reports will be required of each applicant.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year; however, the present focus is to build a Grand Jury for this fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Nominations should be submitted no later than April 15, 2025.
 District 2 appointments are available to those who live or work in Hayward (incorporated), Union City, Newark, and portions of Fremont (Ardenwood, Bayside, Canyon Heights/Vallejo Mills/Niles Crest, East Industrial, Lakes & Birds, Northgate, and Warm Springs).
Not sure if you’re in District 2? Find your district by clicking here
For further information, contact District Director Rodney Loche, rodney.loche2@acgov.org and/or (510) 813-1856. Please send a resume and request an application.
Learn more about County Boards and Commissions at https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/board.
District 2 is actively seeking applicants for the following bodies:
1. Human Relations Commission
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Objective: To create an environment in which each person may realize their highest potential unhampered by discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigrant status, gender, age, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or mental or physical feasibilities protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Term: 3 years
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Meetings: 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm
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Location: Eden Area Multi-Service Center, 24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor, Hayward, CA 94544
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Qualifications: Must be a resident of Alameda County and reside in District 2. One (1) slot open.
2. Elections Commission
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Objective: Established in the County of Alameda ("County") a body which shall be known as the Alameda County Elections Commission ("Commission") to oversee all public federal, state, district and municipal elections conducted by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. The Commission shall oversee the implementation of general policies for the Registrar of Voters and shall periodically report back to the Board of Supervisors regarding the proper administration of general practices of the Registrar of Voters as it pertains to administration of elections in the County.
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Term: 3 years
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Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 4pm - 6pm
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Location: TBD
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Qualifications: Must be a resident of Alameda County and reside in District 2. One (1) slot open.
3. Public Health Commission
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Objective: To review and assess emerging health needs; initiate and improve health and disease prevention programs and policies; make recommendations regarding opportunities for building community capacity as related to public health priorities; and advocate for adequate resources and increased County action to improve community health.
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Term: 2 years
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Meetings: Commission meetings shall be held monthly for a total of 12 monthly meetings per calendar year. Contact staff for meeting dates and times.
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Location: 1000 Broadway, Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607
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Qualifications: The PHC membership is open to all Alameda County residents who are supportive of the improvement of the health and well-being of residents living in Alameda County. New members shall be recruited through an extensive outreach process, taking into consideration PHC's strong commitment to ethnic and geographic diversity. Must reside in District 2. Three (3) slots open.
211 Alameda County: 211alamedacounty.org
Alameda County Housing Portal: Affordable Housing Rentals
Alameda County Housing Secure: Tenant and Landlord Housing Resources
Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA): Medi-Cal Enrollment
Alameda County Employment Openings: www.acgov.org/careers.htm
Board of Supervisors Meetings: Information on how to participate in public comment is available on the LIVE Broadcasts page on the Board of Supervisors' website.
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