1. JOIN US FOR MVCAN JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING - Sun. Jan 23 4-5pm NOW HAPPENING ON ZOOM!

2. REGISTER NOW FOR TWO EXCITING AIRLIFT EVENTS: DAN PFEIFFER - Tues. Jan 18 - AND CONGRESSWOMAN KATIE PORTER - Tues. Feb 15 - BOTH ON ZOOM!

3. SUPPORT HOMELESS HOUSING IN GREENBRAE - TWO UPCOMING ACTIONS

4. SUPPORT HOUSING EXPANSION IN MILL VALLEY - ATTEND WORKSHOP WITH MV CITY PLANNERS - Weds. Feb. 16

5. SAVE THE DATE IN FEBRUARY - OUR NEXT MVCAN MONTHLY MEETING - Sun. Feb. 27

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JOIN US FOR OUR JANUARY MVCAN
MONTHLY MEETING - WE ARE BACK ON ZOOM!

Sunday Jan 23rd, 4pm - 5pm

We have a great program planned for our January meeting!

In an update from the Electoral Team, we will hear lead Susan Bolle speak about the Electoral Strategy for 2022. Learn about the upcoming midterms and get the big picture overview of national and regional redistricting, where the critical races are occurring and how we can achieve essential victories in swing states.

In the second part of our meeting, we’ll have a fascinating look from “Inside Airlift'' where we learn the nut and bolts about how Airlift works and why it has become a massively successful sister project to MVCAN; Airlift raised more than $350,000 in 2021 for direct support to grassroots groups in swing states. (Checkout Airlift.fund )

HOW TO JOIN THE ZOOM MONTHLY MEETING - SUNDAY, JAN 23, 4pm - 5pm

JOIN MVCAN ZOOM MEETING

Please note there is a new meeting ID for the Jan 23 meeting.

Meeting ID: 868 4855 4356

Passcode: mvcan

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SUPPORT LOW INCOME HOUSING IN GREENBRAE

January 2022 is HUGE for housing in Marin. Here are events where YOUR support can make the difference…

You have the opportunity to provide input on the proposed Homekey project in Greenbrae that would provide 43 units of permanent supportive housing for the formerly unhoused.

The County of Marin and Episcopal Community Services (ECS) will co-host an online forum to discuss the proposed Project Homekey site at 1251 S. Eliseo in Larkspur.

The first half of the meeting will provide a comprehensive project overview, including addressing the most frequently asked questions from past community meetings.

The second half of the meeting will be dedicated to questions and comments from attendees. We encourage you to state your support and ask positive, useful questions about the proposal. It is especially important for Larkspur and Greenbrae residents to speak up.

ACTION 1: PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE FORUM FOR
PROJECT HOMEKEY

ONLINE FORUM: Project Homekey  

Tuesday, January 18, 6–7:30pm

(project located at 1251 S. Eliseo in Greenbrae)

1. To Participate on Zoom:
   
   REGISTER HERE
   
   When you register using the link above, enter passcode 795625
   
   

2. Alternatively, participate by Dialing in:
   
   Dial 888-788-0099 - use webinar ID 942 3787 1457 and passcode 795625.

Spanish translation and captions available.

ACTION 2: SHOW SUPPORT FOR PROJECT HOMEKEY AT MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

Tuesday, January 25, 9:00am

Marin Co. Board of Supervisors meeting
For info on how to participate see the AGENDA.

While no funding announcement has yet been made, on Jan. 25 the County is expected to consider accepting state funding and authorizing a local match for the Homekey project at 1251 South Eliseo Drive in Greenbrae.

Your participation at this meeting could make an enormous difference in bringing this project home!

Even before the meeting, you can submit an email of support to the Marin Board of Supervisors. We have prepared a sample email here which you can use as is or customize. Make sure to include your name and your city/town in the email. Then, attend the meeting if you can and make your support known.

Sample email of support for Homekey Project

Please send your email no later than 3:30 pm on Monday, January 24th.

Find out more about the Homekey project, including FAQs, at the project website, 1251 South Eliseo Drive (www.1251seliseo.com/).

And many thanks to Lisel Blash, Housing Specialist, and marinmehc.org for excellent guidance on these actions.

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SUPPORT HOUSING EXPANSION IN MILL VALLEY - ATTEND WORKSHOP WITH MILL VALLEY CITY PLANNERS

Wednesday, Feb 16 - 6:30pm

In a victory for advocates striving to make housing in California more equitable and affordable, Gavin Newsom recently signed historic legislation that essentially eliminates single-family zoning across the state of California. SB9 (Atkins) will allow up to four dwellings (as many as two duplexes or two houses with attached units) to be built on almost any lot currently zoned for a single-family residence.

The new California state law now requires that municipalities, including Mill Valley, come up with plans to meet a specific portion of the regional need for expanded housing at various income levels. These plans will be based on factors such as future population, access to jobs and other criteria. Future housing needs will, to a significant degree, be met by zoning for expanded housing, including a modest increase in housing density. This expansion of housing supply will cause market forces to counter the imbalance between supply and demand, stabilizing or lowering rapidly rising housing costs. In addition, major improvements in greenhouse emissions will result by making public transportation more feasible and shortening car commutes.

To meet the new state requirements, the City of Mill valley must submit an 8-year plan, known as the Housing Elements component of the City General Plan, to the state later this year. Commendably, Mill Valley city staff are holding a series of public meetings on Zoom to get input from the community. These workshops provide us a great opportunity to make a real difference by making our values and vision for our city known.

The Mill Valley Housing Advisory Committee will host its third Housing Element workshop to focus on possible strategies that the City can use as part of identifying land or parcels to make room for new homes in the community. It is important for pro-housing advocates who desire more economic and racial justice, and reduced greenhouse gasses o make their voices heard at the meetings. Regrettably, there are many vocal, single-family home owners who resist any virtually change to their neighborhoods regardless of the short- and long-term benefits to their communities.

We need to speak up!

Housing Element Workshop
Wednesday, February 16 - 6:30pm
Register Here

To learn more about supporting housing expansion, see the Mill Valley City website for FAQs and the Housing Elements Update.

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SAVE  THE  DATE IN  FEBRUARY - OUR NEXT MVCAN  MONTHLY MEETING  - SUNDAY FEB. 27

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JOIN AN ACTION TEAM

WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED in a specific issue or support area? Much of MVCAN's work is done in one of our 10 awesome action teams. Click the team name to read their latest news and find their next meeting.

Civil Rights/Immigration battles for justice and fair treatment of women, immigrants, working people and followers of all faiths.

Communications works on strategy, branding, messaging and program development for MVCAN. They are looking for bright ideas and people who want to make them happen.

Eco Team are engaged in change at the local, state and national levels, to impact the CA carbon tax, climate change, and community outreach and action.

The Economic Action team runs AIRLIFT, our first national project. AIRLIFT funnels money to grassroots groups in winnable 2018 districts. These are seriously vetted groups that work all year round in their communities–they get tangible results without blowing through millions of dollars. Read about Airlift in the Huffington Post .

Electoral The Electoral Team is phone banking, texting and sending postcards to pass voting rights legislation in Congress and win Special Congressional Elections-- all laying the groundwork for the 2022 Midterms. Our team of experienced electoral leaders will coach you from start to finish, providing you with the background you need to talk with voters.

The Events team creates special events to engage our friends and neighbors to take political action with MVCAN.

Health Care is forging ahead after their successful fight over the repeal/replace of ACA.

Tech supports MVCAN through technology.

Women's Rights fundraises and canvasses for NARAL and Planned Parenthood; supports women in public office(s); and engages in local, state and federal legislation for women's protection and rights.

NEW TO MVCAN?

Visit MVCAN.org to learn about the organization and strategies, join a team, read past MVCAN newsletters, and gain helpful Resistance tools.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR SKILLS OR TALENTS?

Numerous positions and jobs are available – one-time or ongoing.  Contact volunteer@mvcan.org.

Thank you for all you do!
– June, Bernard, Eileen, Rebecca, and everyone at MVCAN

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