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!

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!

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?

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!

Submit a student comment on the 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?

  • DASB Senate is working on