SAN MATEO COUNTY “COMMUNITIES UNITED” RALLY
SAN MATEO COUNTY “COMMUNITIES UNITED” RALLY
DATE & TIME: 11:00 AM PT, Saturday, May 15th, 2021
LOCATION: San Mateo Central Park – near flag pole
CONTACT: Anthony Leung, (415)602-1681, communitiesunitedsmc@gmail.com
The Communities United Rally is organized by community members, civic leaders and volunteers, working together, from all over San Mateo County. The lead organizers of Communities United are Anders Fung (Millbrae City Councilmember), Billy Pollina (Community Organizer and Filmmaker), Anthony Leung (Community Organizer), Lilian Chang (Student Organizer).
During the rally, we will demonstrate against the violence, desecration, and dehumanization of marginalized communities and work together to initiate real actionable change that will lead to a more safe and inclusive society throughout San Mateo County. The May 15th event kicks off our plans for continued efforts to unite all communities and all cities in San Mateo County to work together in the future toward inclusivity, financial equity and community safety.
Initial Action Items Include:
1. Together with city council members throughout San Mateo county, we will announce and unveil a proclamation that was adopted throughout San Mateo County cities including, Millbrae, San Mateo, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, South San Francisco.
2. San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos Bolanos will also be announcing the creation of a high-ranking sheriff position as AAPI community liaison.
There will be a diverse group of speakers and supporters in attendance that include:
· Congresswoman Jackie Speier
· Millbrae City Councilmember Anders Fung
· California State Senator Josh Becker
· San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President David Canepa
· San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos Bolanos
· San Carlos Mayor Laura Parmer-Lohan
· San Mateo City Councilmember Diane Papan
For a full list of speakers and event information, please visit www.communitiesunitedsmc.org
Our sponsors for this event include:
· APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs)
· Sing Tao Daily
· Peninsula Chinese Business Association
· Peninsula Asian Voter Education
