We Can Do It!

We are delighted that so many Friends of MEHC joined us for this year’s “Cocktails and Conversation with MEHC” virtual friendraiser in November…”We Can Do It!”

EAH’s Mary Murtagh delivered the keynote on affordable housing financing, and MEHC board members Chantel Walker, Paul Jensen, and Bob Pendoley fleshed out MEHC’s accomplishments of 2021, our areas for advocacy, and the potential to get affordable housing built in Marin in light of new State housing law and other opportunities. In breakout groups, attendees chatted with neighbors and fellow advocates.

Some of our activities and achievements this year …

  • EQUITY
    • Canal Community Resilience Council — technical assistance to Multicultural Center of Marin, focus on climate resiliency, deep democracy, and Covid relief
    • Golden Gate Village — Intensive study on Golden Gate Village renovation & history; supported tenant representation on MHA Board of Commissioners; Developing position on supporting tenant voice
  • SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE PROJECTS
    • 31 Wharf Rd., Bolinas
    • Hamilton Dr., Mill Valley
    • Casa Buena Homekey, Corte Madera
    • Kerner Homekey, San Rafael
    • The Village at Oak Hill, San Quentin
    • Vivalon Campus, San Rafael
    • Coast Guard Housing, Point Reyes Station
    • Mill Street, San Rafael
    • Homekey, Larkspur
  • SUPPORT FOR MIXED-INCOME PROJECTS
    • Northgate Mall, San Rafael
    • Mallard Pointe, Belvedere
  • POLICIES
    • Pandemic relief:   Extension of pandemic-related eviction moratorium ▪ Increased funding for Legal Aid of Marin ▪ Rent Freezes for key census tracts in San Rafael and Novato ▪ Emergency rental assistance programs
    • Mobile Home Rent Stabilization:  Larkspur Marin Park
  • PROCESSES WE TRACKED
    • Housing Element Update
    • Proposed MMWD water restrictions for new housing
    • San Rafael Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance update
  • WAYS WE SPOKE UP
    • 16 newsletters/action alerts
    • 15 letters of support or opposition for projects or policies
    • 51 “Coming Up in Marin Housing” Memos
    • Comments at more than 15 public meetings
    • 2 Marin Voices in the Marin IJ
    • Joint Housing Summit with Housing Crisis Action on Housing Elements

We hope and expect to resume our fabulous in-person parties in 2022! Sign up on our email list to receive an invitation!