action Updates
The goal of the housing coalition is to mitigate the effects of homelessness and housing insecurity on students, build solidarity, and push for long-term solutions to the housing crisis.
Meet with us in January!
Meet with us in January!
Let's start the new year with renewed focus on housing solutions for students. We can think about:
- Recruitment across our campuses, connecting intersectionally with other student groups
- Rallying with other colleges
- Lasting change in our district
FHDA students showed up for the November 25, 2019 special meeting to advocate for a bond measure and parcel tax! Photo by Takuya Fujiwara
CAMPAIGN FOR THE MEASURE G BOND!
CAMPAIGN FOR THE MEASURE G BOND!
A bond measure will provide $898 million for Foothill - De Anza to renovate, maintain, and build facilities. It has the potential to be transformational for our colleges!
What's happened so far:
- November 25, 2019: FHDA Board votes unanimously to pursue both a bond measure and a parcel tax, with advocacy from students and faculty.
- March 3, 2020: The primary elections, in which Measure G, the bond measure, will be up for a vote.
What's next?
What's next?
It's time to campaign for Measure G and Measure H! Student volunteers and some paid student organizers will be enlisted at the beginning of winter quarter. Stay tuned for more information!
Flint Center
Flint Center
Advocating for:
- A clear timeline of on-campus, multimodal engagement with students, and quantifiable ways in which student needs -- including projections-- will be factored in to the decision-making processes.
- Affordable student housing at De Anza
Timeline thus far
- May 15, 2019 Chancellor Miner presents about Flint Center to DASB Senate, and student needs are discussed, specifically housing, and community space.
- May 29, 2019 DASB Senate passes resolution endorsing the closure of the Flint Center, with student housing to be prioritized in the new construction.
- June 10, 2019 Board of Trustees decision to permanently close the Flint Center
- October 7, 2019 Timeline Presented at Board of Trustees
- November 12, 2019 Chancellor's Town Hall at De Anza College
What's next?
What's next?
- DASB Senate is working on