 Dear Community Partner,
The month of May was filled with celebrations, dialogue, and advocacy across Alameda County, especially in District 2!
From graduations to galas, I was honored to be in community with so many neighbors and fellow residents across District 2. It is a reminder of why I am proud to call Alameda County home and why I am dedicated to promoting access, inclusion, and support through public service.
 Photo caption: As a daughter of an immigrant family, I am passionate about supporting first generation college students. This year, I awarded $10,000 to Avanzando to support their scholarship fund for Newark Unified graduates as they become the next generation of community leaders!
Non-profit organizations are essential partners with local government to achieve that shared vision. I want to express my sincere appreciation for two Alameda County non-profits that turned 40 years-old this year:
The Center for Elders Independence (CEI), who honored me with the 2025 Government Service Award during this Older Americans Month. From my experience as an older adult direct service provider to becoming a respite caregiver for my family’s elders, I know we can and must strengthen the county safety net to support healthy and dignified aging-in-place for all.
 Photo caption: Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to partner with the Senior Services Coalition of Alameda County to discuss how we must work together to “Make the Difference” for elders in our county and beyond. Check out the conversation here.
East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO), who awarded me with the “Affordable Housing Hero” award this month! Last year, my office awarded over a quarter million dollars in community grants to increase shelter resources and case management to help disrupt the cycle of homelessness. I will continue to advocate for policies and resources that increase housing security in our region, including protections for renters and other vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, people with disabilities and their caregivers.
 Photo caption: I look forward to continuing to collaborate with EBHO partners across the Bay Area to increase awareness, education, and access to affordable housing options for all residents. Join us in speaking up for the “3Ps” strategy: Produce, Preserve and Protect housing for all!
From the Board of Supervisors Chambers, we also celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month – a time in May when we honor the legacy, resilience, and cultural contributions of AANHPI communities in Alameda County and across the nation. This year, I was proud to recognize Chabot-Las Positas Community College Trustee Harris Mojadedi for his unwavering commitment and compassion in advocating for AANHPI communities, creating meaningful pathways for refugee and immigrant populations to thrive.
 Trustee Mojadedi is the proud son of Afghan refugees who came to the United States in search of a better life. Born in Fremont and raised in Union City, Trustee Mojadedi is deeply rooted in the District 2 community that shaped him. Learn more about his dedication to public service and community leadership here!
Looking towards the start of summer, there will be several important policy discussions that I hope you will engage with, including the Alameda County budget process and those at the Public Protection Committee which I chair.
 Photo caption: This May, the Public Protection Committee held two special meetings with the Board of Supervisors Health Committee to receive updates and recommendations about critical county policies and programs, specifically health care at Santa Rita Jail, the implementation of the Care First, Jails Last taskforce recommendations, and CARE Court. Thank you to each of our presenters and audience participants for your contributions; committee materials and recordings are posted at: bos.acgov.org/committee-meetings
Your experience, community perspective, and most importantly: your voice matters. At the District 2 Office, we believe in a “Connect, Engage, Serve” approach to public service.
From sharing your experience with county programs and services to participating in upcoming board discussions such as the implementation of voter-approved funding for childcare (Measure C) and housing (Measure W), please know that my team and I are here to learn and partner with you.
 In Service,
 Elisa Márquez
Supervisor, Second District
Alameda County
 Bring your binoculars, hiking wear, and adventurous spirit and join Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez and East Bay Regional Park District Naturalist Erin Blackwood on a guided walk at Coyote Hills Regional Park.
- Date: Saturday, July 12
- Time: 9am - 11am
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Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park Visitor Center (8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont)
- Parking is for event attendees
This FREE event will include about 2 hours of standing or walking. Learn about local ecology and get connected to county resources.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP at GovAffairs@ebparks.org. Please indicate if you need any accommodation or mobility assistance.
 Join us at a career fair hosted by Senator Aisha Wahab and Supervisor Elisa Márquez in partnership with the Hayward Chamber of Commerce.
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Chabot Community College (25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward)
This event connects local job seekers with employees across multiple industries with a special focus on public service, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and other community-based careers. Whether you're just starting out, looking for a career change, or exploring new paths, there's something for you.
For more information, contact Astrid Scott at astrid.scott@sen.ca.gov or call 510-794-3900.
Click here to RSVP today!
 There's never been a better time to apply for CalFresh! The cost of groceries continues to rise, which can be very challenging when you're trying to feed your family nutritious meals.
How does CalFresh help? CalFresh provides monthly benefits to help you buy groceries for your family. Whether you're shopping for fresh produce, dairy, or pantry staples, CalFresh helps increase your food budget so you can focus on what matters most.
Applying for CalFresh is easier than you think. Alameda County Social Services Agency and the Food Bank are here to answer any questions you may have and to help you through the application process.
To find out if you qualify for CalFresh or to apply, Call 1-877-847-3663 or visit www.foodnow.net/calfresh
 Alameda County Housing and Community Development is hosting The Future of Federal Funding: a lively and solution-oriented discussion with leaders in the housing field. Topics will focus on the future of federal funding, the heavy cuts to HUD and other federal programs, the effect they’ll have on housing and homelessness in the community and what role state and local resources, or public -private partnerships, can play to fill in the gap.
- Date: Thursday, May 29
- Time: 1pm - 2:30pm
- Location: Public Hearing Room 160 (224 West Winton Ave. Hayward)
The panel will consist of housing experts and advocates such as Patricia Wells from the Oakland Housing Authority, Jennifer Cado from the Housing Authority of Alameda County, Caleb Smith from the City of Oakland and Robert Lopez from the City of Fremont. Moderated by Sophia DeWitt from EBHO.
Register today at FederalFundingPanel.eventbrite.com.
 See Bay Area wildlife up close in this dynamic program! Learn about the fascinating wildlife living in the fields and forests surrounding our cities and suburbs, and why these are ecologically important animals.
- Date: Wednesday, June 4
- Time: 11am - 12pm
- Location: Alameda County Library - Union City Branch (34007 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City)
Bay Area Wild is presented by Wildmind Science Learning. Live animals likely to be presented include: grey fox, red-tailed hawk, kingsnake and skunk.
This free program will take place outdoors, under tree shade. No registration required.
Click here for the event website.
Washington Health is hosting a couple of behavioral health focused events for both professional and community audiences this June. Check out the details below!
Washington Health Behavioral Health Symposium - Friday, June 6
 Get ready for a day of learning and networking with behavioral health professionals.
- Date: Friday, June 6
- Time: 9am - 1:30pm
- Location: Washington West Building, Conrad E. Anderson, MD, Auditorium (2500 Mowry Ave. Fremont)
Features include:
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Keynote Address: Director of Alameda County Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Karyn Tribble
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Short Video Story: RCOS: "South Asians and Mental Health: Work, Family, Silence, and Healing"
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Resiliency Workshop: Janet Childs, PhD: "Unpacking the Backpack: Healing the Loose Ends of Loss and Change"
- Strategies to build resilience, manage grief, and develop response strategies for behavioral health professionals
- Tools for client care and personal well-being that prevent burnout and sustain meaningful work
- Complimentary lunch
Click here to RSVP.
Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Behavioral Health Fair – Saturday, June 7
 Join Washington Health for a free community event focused on mental health and well-being for all ages!
- Date: Saturday, June 7
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Washington West Building, Conrad E. Anderson, MD, Auditorium (2500 Mowry Ave. Fremont)
The Community Behavioral Health Fair benefits those with behavioral health challenges, substance use issues, wellness service needs, and more.
Behavioral health educational sessions include:
- 10:30am - SAVE: "What's Love Got to Do with it?" Presentation on Intimate Partner Violence
- 11am - FERC: Effects of Bullying on Children - What Parents Should Know
- 11:30am - NCAPDA: Naloxone Training & Opioid Safety
- 12pm - RCOZ: Reducing Stigma in the South Asian Community
- 12:30pm - Hume Center: Self-Care and Emotional Wellness
- 1pm - NAMI: Suicide Prevention Strategies
- 1:30pm - Dr. Suselina Acosta-Goldstein, Psychiatry, Washington Health Medical Group: From Bump to Baby Blues: Q&A Session on Peri-Partum Emotions
The event is free and open to all. No RSVP required.
 Join the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO) for their 28th annual FESCO Shuffle, their primary fundraising event of the year.
- Date: Saturday, June 14th
- Time: 9am - 1pm
- Location: Moreau Catholic High School (27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward)
The Shuffle is a fun, family-oriented walk-a-thon that directly benefits FESCO families.
You can participate by walking/running, donating, raising funds, or becoming a sponsor. Consider starting a team and rallying supporters to join you at the event.
For further details on the event, visit the event website here.
 The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments invite you to attend the Accessible Futures conference; a regional convening of the disabled community of the San Francisco Bay Area that aims to identify the unmet needs and gaps in policies, services and advocacy for persons with disabilities across the nine Bay Area counties.
- Date and Time:
- Monday, June 16, 8am - 8pm
- Tuesday, June 17, 8am - 4pm
- Location: Bay Area Metro Center (375 Beale Street, San Francisco)
- Remote participation available
Engage with community leaders & advocates across the nine Bay Area counties in a welcoming and fully accessible environment.
Registration is required and there is no cost to participate. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the conference. Drinks and hors d'œuvres will be available during the June 16th evening reception. Although remote participation is available, we encourage participants to join us in person if possible to build community and cultivate partnerships.
 Join the City of Newark for their 2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration.
- Date: Thursday, June 19
- Time: 1pm - 5pm
- Location: Silliman Center (6800 Mowry Ave., Newark)
Come and celebrate Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day," with a day filled with joy, education, and community spirit! This event will feature games, arts & crafts, delicious treats, captivating entertainment, and enriching educational experiences. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun and celebration!
Mark your calendars and don’t miss this vibrant celebration of freedom and culture.
Find this celebration and other Newark events here.
 Join the City of Hayward, West Coast Makers, and West Coast Blues Society for Juneteenth Fest 2025!
- Date: Saturday, June 21
- Time: 2pm - 6pm
- Location: Heritage Plaza. (835 C Street, Hayward)
Activities include:
- Live music and performances
- Black Cowboy Coalition
- Black-owned shops
- Soul food
Hope to see you for a day of celebration and unity!
 The Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission is hosting a Stand Down event in Oakland to connect veterans with valuable resources and services.
- Date: Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28
- Time: 9am - 3pm on both days
- Location: St. Vincent de Paul (2272 San Pablo Ave. Oakland)
Services Provided:
- Criminal Court Clean Slate Relief
- Employment
- Child Support Education
- Legal Assistance
- Housing
- Life Coaching
- Veteran Benefits
- Food
- Music
- Wellness
Click here to RSVP. Walk-ins are also welcomed.
Questions? Email Commissioner Omar Farmer at Veterans@acgov.org.
 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 any discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigrant status, gender, age, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and 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 6:00pm
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Location: Eden Area Multi-Service Center, 24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor, Hayward, Ca 94544
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Qualifications:
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:
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.
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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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