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<br /> <br />July 12, 2024 <br /> <br />Hon. Mayor Jeff Gee and Members of the City Council <br />City of Redwood City <br />1017 Middlefield Road <br />Redwood City, CA 94063 <br /> <br />RE: City Council Agenda Item 7.A for July 15, 2024 Meeting <br /> <br />Dear Hon. Mayor Gee and Members of the City Council, <br /> <br />For seven decades, the San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA) has <br />been a leading voice for the economic engine that is San Mateo County. SAMCEDA believes in <br />the power of a strong economy driven by an appreciation of what that engine provides to our <br />ecosystem on the Peninsula. <br /> <br />By working with employers of all sizes and industries, engaging with our public sector and <br />our elected leadership, recognizing that we have 21 individual jurisdictions (20 cities and <br />one county) and collaborating and communicating with the Chambers of Commerce, non-profit <br />organizations and our educational institutions, SAMCEDA tackles the most difficult challenges <br />through goal-oriented solutions. <br /> <br />SAMCEDA has supported land use development projects that enhance the economic, <br />environmental, living, and transportation qualities that are important to businesses, <br />communities, and residents in San Mateo County. <br /> <br />We'd like to express our support for the development of new housing in our region, <br />including affordable housing that is located in transit corridors in Redwood City. <br /> <br />Emphasizing a collaborative approach between public, private, and community stakeholders <br />throughout the development process, SAMCEDA supports projects that have the potential to <br />bring direct benefit to the communities, cities and surrounding areas in which they are located. <br /> <br />Thank you for considering our position of support for affordable development inside <br />transit-oriented corridors. <br /> <br />Best Regards, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Rosanne Foust <br />President & CEO, SAMCEDA