Mayor Eddie's Newsletter - April 11, 2025
Published on April 11, 2025
Hello South San Francisco Community,
As Mayor and a lifelong educator and former teacher, I’m thrilled to invite our community to the Youth Art Show—a vibrant celebration of our students’ creativity and talent .
Events like these hold a special place in my heart because they spotlight the incredible potential within our schools and showcase the amazing talent of your youth and young scholars.
Come and experience the imagination and passion of our youth through hundreds of visual art pieces by SSFUSD students. Enjoy live performances from the El Camino High School Jazz Band, Civic Ballet students from our Parks and Recreation Department, and the dazzling Mexican Folklorico Dance group.
Let’s come together to support and celebrate the next generation of artists tonight and tomorrow! Trust me, you will not be disappointed. I hope to see you there!
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Nominate Women of the Year 2025!
With the strength and support of my own mother always in mind, I’m proud to invite the community to submit nominations for the second annual, 2025 Women of the Year Award .
This is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the women who make a lasting impact throughout South San Francisco.
Four inspiring individuals will be honored at our City Council meeting in May. Nominations are due by April 30, and nominees must be residents of South San Francisco. Let’s shine a light on the women whose dedication, leadership, and heart help our city thrive.
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Thanks for Cleaning Up Downtown South City!
A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible neighbors, community members and volunteers who joined us for our first 2025 Clean SSF – Neighborhood Clean-Up Day! We are cleaning up downtown and it was so amazing to see all of you come out! Your dedication and community spirit made a real difference, and I’m proud to stand alongside you in our efforts to beautify South San Francisco. WE are indeed doing something amazing to beautify District 5 and the surrounding areas.
I’m excited to invite you to our next Clean-Up Day on April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—we’ll provide all the supplies, assignments, and refreshments you need.
If you are a community group, or an employer wanting to do a community service team activity or a high school senior wanting to fulfill your community service hours, come out and show up! It is a way to come together, take pride in our neighborhoods, and make a positive impact. Bring your friends and family—we’d love to see even more of our community out there making SSF shine!
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Christening the New Fire Boat “Industrial” – SSFFD’s Response Time to Marine Fires Decrease by 90%!
I’m proud to announce that South San Francisco has welcomed a new, state-of-the-art fireboat to our Fire Department fleet—an exciting step forward in strengthening our emergency response capabilities along the shoreline and San Francisco Bay. I had the honor of presiding over the commissioning ceremony, offering remarks and a symbolic blessing with a lemon branch—a tradition wishing protection, purification, and good fortune. Councilmember Flor Nicolas (District 3), followed with the ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle, officially naming and welcoming the vessel into service.
The City Council and I are proud to approve this important investment in public safety, ensuring our first responders are equipped to protect lives, property, and our environment. Thank you to Chief Matt Samson and the entire men and women who have made this effort happen, and all of my council colleagues, and community and different agencies and fire departments for having joined us on this momentous occasion! ⛴️
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Welcome to the Neighborhood, Wildflour! Delicious Pastries and More!
This past Saturday, we proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Wildflour, a brand-new business bringing fresh energy and flavor to South San Francisco! It’s always exciting to welcome passionate local entrepreneurs, and Wildflour is already making a mark with their fresh-baked breads, pastries, hearty sandwiches, and delicious coffee. Be sure to stop by at 200 Airport Blvd, support this new local gem, and enjoy all the goodness they have to offer! We are revitalizing our Downtown, and by supporting small local businesses and restaurants we are also supporting our local economy!
City Council Meeting Recap
Our Diverse and Inclusive South City!
Do you know what the California Values Act law covers? Want to know how it impacts your local law enforcement? Visit this website for links to trusted local legal service providers: www.SmcRapidResponse.org. Explore workshops from the County’s Office of Community Affairs to learn about immigrant rights, legal resources, and emergency preparedness. These free resources are open to all.
South San Francisco proudly stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Immigrants have helped build the heart of our city, and their stories, experiences, and contributions make us stronger. Here, everyone belongs—no matter their immigration status—and we remain committed to safety, dignity, and opportunity for all.
Don’t forget, we still have an active Rapid Response Hotline: Find out how to prepare for or report immigration or ICE raids and verify the correct information. Call and use this easy access phone line, save the number: San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline at 203-666-4472 (203-NO-MIGRA).
UPCOMING EVENTS
There’s always something happening in the neighborhood. Be sure to bookmark the City Calendar so you don’t miss any of our amazing events!
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.: Author Talk with Vauhini Vara
Join journalist, editor, and author Vauhini Vara as she reads from and discusses her recently-published book "Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age," a book exploring how digital technologies, from the early days of online chatrooms, to Facebook/social media, to the iPhone, and finally to AI, have impacted her as an individual and society as a whole.
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Monday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m.: Dundee Park Open House
Come join us for an opportunity to learn more about what’s happening at Dundee Park, and provide feedback. An online survey will be made available later for those unable to attend.
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Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m.: Veteran’s Memorial Site Stakeholder Meeting 3
We’re excited to share our vision for the new Veteran’s Memorial and we want to hear from you! Your input is invaluable as we shape this important tribute to our heroes. Come be a part of the conversation at our Stakeholder Meeting. Join us for at City Hall in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
Let’s work together to create a memorial that truly honors our veterans and fallen heroes. See you there!
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If you know of a Veteran or fallen hero from South San Francisco who died in the line of duty or from service-related causes, submit their name through the online survey by June 8.
Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Arbor Day Celebration
Celebrate Arbor Day with Us at Sister Cities Park!
Get ready for a day of fun, community spirit, and making a positive impact! Join the South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department and our amazing volunteers from the Improving Public Places group as we come together to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees at Sister Cities Park.
This is your chance to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and help us green our city! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a first-time tree planter, everyone is welcome. Let's create a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of outdoor fun and community bonding. We can't wait to see you there!
Did You Know You Can Volunteer to Care for Sign Hill?
In 2019, the Parks Division launched the Sign Hill Habitat Restoration Project through a Measure K grant with San Mateo County. Since then, dedicated staff and volunteers have spent hundreds of hours restoring this local treasure by planting native grasses and removing invasive species.
Now, we invite you to join the effort and become a Sign Hill Steward! Help protect and preserve this unique habitat by volunteering at community workdays or joining environmental programs. It’s a great way to give back, learn, and connect with nature.
Ready to get involved? Register on our Eventbrite page, complete the Volunteer Application, or email us at mailto:parks.volunteers@ssf.net. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Sign Hill Stewards newsletter to stay updated!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
MELP’s New North County Office Opens in South San Francisco!
We’re thrilled to welcome the Medical Equipment Loan Program (MELP) to the South San Francisco community! MELP has expanded to a second location at 325 Corey Way #112, where they will serve more of our North County neighbors by offering free medical equipment to those in need.
With a mission rooted in compassion and accessibility, MELP provides an invaluable service to our community. Distribution is held on Saturdays from 9:00–11:00 AM, and donations are accepted on Thursdays from 2:00–4:00 PM. Learn more at www.FreeMedEquip.org. Welcome to South City, MELP!
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Please take care of yourself, and each other!
Mayor Eddie
City of South San Francisco