 Dear Community Partner,
This month, Alameda County’s Housing and Homelessness Services reported our most significant progress report to date showing the County’s Home Together Plan is working!
According to the County’s most recent available data, more people gained housing than entered or returned to homelessness:
Photo caption: Thank you again to the 1,300+ Point-In-Time Count volunteers who connected with local residents experiencing homelessness last month. Initial data from the 2026 Point In-Time-Count will be released in the spring with a full report anticipated for a fall release.
Despite the current federal administration’s attempts to strip away our Community’s housing assistance funds, I am grateful to our voters who passed Alameda County Measure W so we can protect our progress to end homelessness in partnership with city and non-profit leaders.
 As Chair of the Public Protection Committee, I know firsthand that housing stability is essential to long-term public safety.
That is why I brought forth two informational items to the Committee this week related to a Fair Chance Housing Ordinance which aims to reduce housing barriers for people with criminal records by prohibiting rental housing providers from automatically screening for or using criminal history in rental decisions.
 Photo caption: Thank you to our presenters from the Alameda County Community Development Agency, UC Berkeley Institute of Urban & Regional Development, advocates and those with lived experience navigating barriers to essential housing support.
Ensuring access to affordable housing opportunities promotes positive outcomes for those reentering the community and why it is a key recommendation from the Reimagine Adult Justice initiative that my office is proud to carry forward.
 Photo caption: A special thank you to John Jones III from Urban Strategies Council and the Justice Reinvestment Coalition for his advocacy around access to housing, including his personal experience as a father. Click here to listen to more Public Protection Committee testimony.
I look forward to reviewing an updated Fair Chance Housing ordinance after stakeholder meetings this summer. If you would like to receive email notifications when future Public Protection Committee agendas are posted, please email cbs@acgov.org or follow my Instagram for the agenda link once it is publicly noticed by the Clerk’s Office.
 Photo caption: February is Black History Month and Lunar New Year – both which I am proud to celebrate as a lifelong District 2 resident and representative for one of the most racially and ethnically diverse area within Alameda County! Fun fact: District 2 is home to more residents born outside the US than any other county supervisorial district according to Alameda County Public Health Department data.
It is an honor to serve and support you and your loved ones. From County service navigation to community partnership opportunities, please reach out to the District 2 office and check out my social media for real-time resources and updates!
In Service & Solidarity,
 Elisa Márquez
Supervisor, Second District
Alameda County
 The Civil Grand Jury is working as an arm of the Superior Court, comprised of 19 citizens authorized to investigate and ensure public agencies are working in the best interests of the public.
Why Serve?
- Ensure public funds are spent wisely
- Investigate government operations
- examine public services (jails, hospitals, agencies)
- Review misconduct allegations
Eligibility & Commitment
- U.S. Citizen, Alameda County resident, 18+ years of age.
- Sufficient English proficiency; no felony convictions
- 1 year term (7/1 - 6/30); meets online and occasionally in person in Oakland
- Compensation: $15/day + mileage
When to Apply
For more information or to apply, contact Cassie Barner at (510) 208-9855 or visit grandjury.acgov.org.
 The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) announced last week that its Student Transit Pass that provides free and discounted rides on local and regional transit systems is now available to all Hayward Unified School District middle and high school students.
The Pass offers unlimited free rides on AC Transit, Union City Transit and Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Wheels, 50 percent discounts on BART and discounts on other Bay Area systems, including SF Bay Ferry, Caltrain and SamTrans.
In an email to Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas on Thursday, ACTC Executive Director Tony Tavares announced that all students enrolled in middle and high schools in Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo unified school districts are now eligible to apply for the Student Transit Pass Program regardless of their individual household income.
According to Tavares, the blanket eligibility is the result of a recent ACTC review of the percentage of Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo unified school district students participating in Free or Reduced-Price Meals programs, a data point used by ACTC to determine income eligibility for the Program.
For more information on the Student Transit Pass program—including how to apply, how it works and how to use the pass across multiple transit agencies—start here on the ACTC website.
CAB seeks to promote innovation and best practices for jail and prison reentry services in the areas of housing, employment, education, physical and emotional wellness, addictions recovery, and family reunification.
There are currently 2 vacancies in District 2. To apply, scan the QR code above, contact District 2 Chief of Staff, Alex Boskovich at Alex.Boskovich@acgov.org or (510) 259- 0860, or visit tinyurl.com/ALCOCABINFO.
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Ava Community Energy (Ava) announced its recognition as one of the U.S.’s top green power providers by the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) 2024 Utility Green Power Rankings Report. This is Ava’s third consecutive inclusion in the top rankings.
According to NLR’s 2024 rankings, Ava Community Energy ranks third in green power sales with 1,957,441 MWh and second in green power customers (646,131) among Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) nationwide. Since the NLR began including CCAs in its annual reporting in 2022, Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy) has ranked in the top 3 each year.
Click here to read the full article and learn more about Ava and NLR.
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 Looking for a fun and rewarding part-time job? Come to the City of Fremont Parks & Recreation Services Summer Job Fair!
- Date: Thursday, March 5
- Time: 4:30pm - 7pm
- Location: Fremont Downtown Event Center (3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont)
Stop by to:
- Explore open summer and year-round positions.
- Meet our team and complete a screening interview on the spot.
- Build your resume and gain valuable work experience.
Click here to learn more about current openings, how to apply, requirements, and the upcoming Student Job and Internship Fair.
 The City of Hayward and other local agencies and organizations are teaming up to mark the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of Hayward as a city with a birthday celebration!
- Date: Wednesday, March 11
- Time: 4:30pm - 7pm
- Location: City Hall Plaza
The event takes place on March 11, 150 years to the day since Hayward’s incorporation as a municipality by the State of California on March 11, 1876.
The Hayward 150th Birthday Celebration will serve as the formal kick-off of sesquicentennial activities and observations supported by the City throughout the 2026 calendar year. Participating agencies and groups include Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District (HARD), Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) and the Hayward Area Historical Society.
There will be commemorative cupcakes, refreshment stands, a stage for live music, spoken word and other performances, singing of the Happy Birthday song, activities for children and more.
For more information, to submit questions, offer suggestions or request to participate, please contact Hayward Community Partnerships Manager Zach Ebadi at Zach.Ebadi@hayward-ca.gov.
 Step into the heart of cultural vibrancy at the 4th Annual Culture Fest where diversity takes center stage!
- Date: Saturday, March 21
- Time: 12pm - 4pm
- Location: Kennedy Park (1333 Decoto Rd, Union City)
Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of traditions, flavors, and performances from around the world. This celebration of multiculturalism promises an unforgettable experience with colorful dances, mouthwatering cuisine, and captivating artistry. Come together as a community to embrace our differences, share in our similarities, and revel in the beauty of cultural diversity at its finest.
Registration for Vendors, Performers, and Volunteers is OPEN!!
Vendor & Performer Registration will be open until space is sold out.
Mark your calendars for the next Family Day at the Park!
- Date: Saturday, March 28
- Time: 10am - 12:30pm
- Location: Newark Community Center Park (35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark)
Hop on by for egg hunts, egg dyeing, arts & crafts, games, chalk art, a photo booth, and more. Don't forget to bring a basket for the little ones to join the egg hunts!
The Newark Educational Foundation Spring Showcase will be held during Family Day at the Park, featuring performances and displays from a number of Newark Memorial High School and Newark Middle School clubs.
Event is FREE and no pre-registration is required.
 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. Advisory Commission on Aging:
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Objective: To act as an independent advocate for older persons as mandated by the Older Americans Act, and the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act by taking positions on matters pertaining to federal, state and local policies, programs and procedures, and any legislation affecting older persons.
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Term: 4 years
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Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month at 9:30am
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Location: 6955 Foothill Blvd. Suite #300, Oakland, CA 94605
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Qualifications:
2. Arts Commission
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Objective: Commission's purpose is to provide leadership in encouraging and supporting artistic endeavors in Alameda County. Mission Statement: The Alameda County Arts Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Alameda County by nurturing a thriving environment for the arts and for cultural activities; promoting economic opportunities for Alameda County's artists and arts organizations through programs such as arts grants, public art, and art in education programs; encouraging public participation in the arts and actively advocating for the arts.
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Term: 4 years
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Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4pm
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Location: 1106 Madison St, Suite 336 Oakland, CA 94607
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Qualifications:
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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